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Whole Wheat Challah
 
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Prep Time: 150 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 150 Minutes
Servings: 4
Adopted! Original poster's note: This is a healthy whole wheat challah recipe with a light texture.
Ingredients:
2 ounces yeast
1/3 cup honey
3 cups warm water
2 eggs
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon salt
10 cups whole wheat flour
1/3 cup oil
Directions:
1. Activate yeast in 1/2 cup water with sugar.
2. Beat in remaining 2 1/2 cups of water , 5 cups flour, oil, honey, two eggs and salt. Let rise 30-60 minutes.
3. Punch down. Add the rest of the flour slowly while kneading, until dough no longer sticks to fingers. Cover with damp towel.
4. Allow to rise again until double in size. Punch down. Shape into loaves.
5. Place in well-greased loaf pans or braid and place on cookie sheets. Let rise for 30 minutes.
6. Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes.
By RecipeOfHealth.com