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Honey Whole Wheat Challah (Jeff Smith)

Honey Whole Wheat Challah (Jeff Smith)

This recipe is for Honey Whole Wheat Challah, attributed to Jeff Smith. It includes instructions for preparing the dough, braiding, and baking.

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Processed by Gemini

Ingredients

  • ●2c Tap Water
  • ●4 Envelopes Quick Rise Yeast
  • ●2 Tsp (10ml) Kosher Salt
  • ●2 Tbsp (30ml) Brown Sugar
  • ●1 Egg & 1 yolk - beaten
  • ●1/3 c Oil (peanuts)
  • ●1/2 c Honey
  • ●3c White Flour
  • ●3c Wheat Flour
  • ●Corn Meal
  • ●1 Egg (for Egg Wash)
  • ●1 Tbsp (15ml) Honey (for Egg Wash)
  • ●1 Tbsp (15ml) Water (for Egg Wash)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Water, yeast, salt, br. Sugar - Stir to dissolve

  2. 2

    Add beaten egg + yolk, oil, honey - stir

  3. 3

    Add 3c White Flour + 2c Wheat Flour - beat 10 min

  4. 4

    Knead in remaining flour (both 1c wheat + 1c White)

  5. 5

    Knead for 10 min

  6. 6

    Put in bowl, cover & allow to rise until doubles in size

  7. 7

    Punch down & allow to rise again

  8. 8

    Punch down again, divide in half. Divide each half into thirds & braid. Sprinkle cornmeal on sheet pans and place one loaf on each

  9. 9

    Allow to rise until doubles in size

  10. 10

    Make Egg wash & spread on top (brush on)

  11. 11

    Bake 1hr at 350°F (preheat oven)