Whole Wheat Challah

1. 1

   Warm the water until it is baby-bath temperature.

2. 2

   Add the yeast, yeast-energizer, and sugar.

3. 3

   Make sure the yeast starts to bubble - this is how you'll know it's active.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, mix the flour, salt, oil, 1 egg and cinnamon.

5. 5

   Add the water-sugar-yeast mixture to the flour.

6. 6

   Mix, then knead for 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Recite and have in mind: Lichvod Shabbat Kodesh as you are kneading.

8. 8

   Let rise in a warm place for 1.5 - 2 hours.

9. 9

   Put a damp cloth over it.

10. 10

    When it has doubled in size, punch down and knead for 3 more minutes.

11. 11

    Braid into 2 loaves.

12. 12

    Let rise 30-40 minutes.

13. 13

    Nice Option: Right before baking, coat with egg yolk and sprinkle with poppy or sesame seeds.

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    Bake at 180C for 30-40 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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