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Whole Wheat Challah

Savor the wholesome goodness of homemade Whole Wheat Challah. With hearty whole wheat flour and nutty rolled oats, this hearty loaf offers a rewarding baking experience. Enjoy its golden crust and tender interior—a timeless treat perfect for sharing or indulging solo.
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Yeast Breads
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baking, challah bread recipe, easy whole wheat challah bread, food, recipe, whole wheat challah bread, whole wheat challah bread recipe
Servings: 2 loaves
Calories: 185kcal
Author: Barbara Schieving

Ingredients

  • 2 packages dry yeast (4 ½ teaspoons )
  • 1 cup warm water, 100°F
  • ½ cup brown sugar, firmly packed
  • ½ cup one stick unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 - 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 egg beaten with 1 tsp. water for glaze

Instructions

  • In the bowl of your stand mixer, dissolve yeast in warm water. Allow to stand about 5 minutes until foamy.
  • With paddle attachment beat eggs, sugar, butter, whole wheat flour, 2 cups all purpose flour, oats, and salt into the yeast mixture.
  • Once combined, switch to the dough hook and knead for 5 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding additional flour a little at a time if needed.
  • Form dough into a round, compact ball. Turn in oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap. Let rise in warm area until doubled, approximately 2 hours.
  • Once dough has doubled, punch down. Cover and allow to rise again for an hour.
  • Punch the dough down again, divide in two.
  • Take each half of dough and divide into 3, 4, or 6 strands, braid, and place onto parchment covered baking trays. Cover with the towel and allow to rise another hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Brush loaves with egg wash. (Sprinkle with vanilla sugar/sesame seeds/poppy seeds/other topping here if desired)
  • Bake 20 to 30 min. until the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
  • Transfer loaves to a wire rack to cool before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 slice (⅛ of a loaf) | Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 356mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Vitamin C: 0.003mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg