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Honey Whole-Wheat Challah
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| Servings: 2 large loaves-16 servings each |
| Comments: This is the richest tasting challah that I have ever eaten. My mother used to make this every week for Sabbath dinner. It is very good to serve for holidays and special occasions. |
Ingredients:  3 packets yeast 3/4 cup warm water 2 tbsp. sugar 1/2 cup sugar 2 sticks of unsalted butter-melted 1 tbsp. salt 1/4 cup honey 8 eggs 5 cups of bread flour 4 cups of whole wheat flour 2 cups of golden raisins (optional) |
| Instructions: 1. Dissolve yeast and 2 tbsp. sugar in warm water and set aside. 2. Mix the rest of the sugar, melted butter, salt, honey, eggs and raisins (optional) in a large bowl. Add yeast mixture. 3. Knead on a floured surface until right consistency is achieved. Approximately 10 minutes. 4. Place in a greased bowl to rise. Approximately 1 hour. 5. Punch down and separate dough into 2 sections. Separate each section of dough into 3 sections and braid. 6. Place on a greased cooking stone or pan to rise. Approximately 1 hour. 7. Bake in 350 degree F oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with butter. Makes 2 loaves (16 slices each). |
| Source: My mother Dianna's recipe box |
| Submitted By: Sharra Badgley |
| Date: 11-26-02 |