Best 2 Whole Wheat Challah Bread Recipes

Whole wheat challah bread is a delicious and nutritious bread that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great source of fiber, protein, and vitamins, and it has a slightly nutty flavor that makes it perfect for sandwiches, toast, or just eating on its own. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced baker, you can easily make whole wheat challah bread at home with the right recipe. In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide to making whole wheat challah bread, as well as some tips and tricks for getting the perfect loaf.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

BREAD MACHINE HONEY WHOLE WHEAT CHALLAH

Bread Machine Honey Whole Wheat Challah image

We make this every week in our house. People keep asking for the recipe -- we think they're impressed to find a healthy challah that also tastes great! It resembles actual bread more than cake. Just throw the ingredients into a bread machine with a "dough" cycle, braid, & bake!

Provided by Rachel Leah D

Categories Yeast Breads

Time 45m

Yield 3 medium-sized challah loaves, 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups water
1 egg
1 egg white
2 tablespoons olive oil (this is equivalent to 1/6 cup)
3 tablespoons honey (measure using the same spoon as the olive oil so it doesn't stick!)
1 tablespoon sugar
4 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons active dry yeast (or one 1/4 oz. packet)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 additional egg (optional)
sesame seeds (optional)

Steps:

Add water, eggs, olive oil, honey, sugar, and flour to the bread machine bowl in that order.
Make a well on top of the flour mound and add the yeast.
Add salt along the side of the flour mound.
Set your bread maker to run a "dough" cycle.
Remove dough and braid challah (this is the fun part! See http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0kf0MFRpXg for instructions.).
(Optional) For a professional look, coat the braided challah with egg using a basting brush, and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
Bake at 325 F for 30-40 minutes.

WHOLE WHEAT BREAD MACHINE CHALLAH

WHOLE WHEAT BREAD MACHINE CHALLAH image

Categories Bread Breakfast Brunch Bake Dinner Lunch Buffet Fall Spring Summer Winter Kosher

Yield 3 Loaves

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

The best - never fails and always brings compliments:
1 cup warm water
1/2 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1/4 tsp. canola oil
1/4 - 1/2 c. honey or silan
4 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup white flour
2 1/2 tsp. instant yeast

Steps:

Place in bread machine in this order. Set on dough setting. Place dough on floured surface. Braid. Makes 4 mini loaves or 3 medium loaves or 2 large loaves. I braid in 4 strand. Egg wash and add seeds (poppy, sesame, sunflower, chia - whatever you like or any combination). Egg wash again. Bake at 350 (180) for about half hour. I have a convection oven and bake for 22 minutes. Should be rich brown in color and when tapped sounds hollow.

Tips:

Activate the yeast properly: Use warm water (between 105-115°F) and add a pinch of sugar to help activate the yeast.
Knead the dough until it's smooth and elastic: This will help develop the gluten in the flour and give the bread a chewy texture.
Let the dough rise in a warm place: This will help the yeast to multiply and the dough to expand.
Braid the dough carefully: Follow the steps in the recipe to ensure a neat and even braid.
Bake the bread until it's golden brown: This will give the bread a crispy crust and a fluffy interior.

Conclusion:

Whole wheat challah bread is a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's a great source of fiber and nutrients, and it can be made with a variety of different ingredients. Try experimenting with different flours, seeds, and spices to create your own unique challah bread recipe.