Whole Wheat Challah
Whole wheat challah is just as delicious, if not more delicious than regular challah. The whole grains add a depth of flavor to the bread that makes it wholesome and rich.
Servings: 8
Calories: 200kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 tablespoon yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 cups white flour
- 2 eggs (one for the recipe, one for the egg wash)
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Instructions
- Place the yeast, water, and sugar in a bowl. Mix well.
- Let it sit for around five minutes or until bubbles start forming on top.
- Add the olive oil, one egg, and both the flours.
- Knead the dough until it's soft.
- Form a ball out of the dough, place it in a clean bowl, and cover it with a towel.
- Place the bowl in a warm temperature area (around 77 degrees) and allow it to rise for an hour or until the dough has doubled in size.
- Split the dough in half and then each half into three.
- Roll out three pieces of dough at a time and attach them at the top.
- Braid the challah by putting one string over the middle followed by the other string.
- Repeat with the other piece of dough and place both challahs on a lined baking sheet. Cover with a towel and allow them to rise for another hour or until they double in size again.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Whisk the second egg and brush it over the challahs. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the challahs and then bake for around 35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow the challahs to cool completely.
Notes
You can store these at room temperature for around three days and freeze them for around three months.
Enjoy!