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Yid.Dish: Wholewheat Challah

By Leah Koenig June 30, 2005

Bread Machine Whole-Wheat Challah Recipe

2/3 c. water

2 T. oil

2 eggs

2 T. honey

1 t. salt

2 1/4 c. white flour

1 c. whole wheat flour

1 1/2 t. regular yeast

Put in bread machine in order it calls for. Mix on dough cycle. Remove, braid and cover. Let rise about 45 min. Brush with egg yolk and sprinkle with poppy, sesame seeds or hemp seeds. Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes.

Makes 2 loaves.

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