TWO-TONE CHALLAH BREAD

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This is a variation on Bubby Irma's delicious recipe. I make it with 70% whole wheat and it still comes out amazing, thanks to the honey. The amounts are huge because I make challah dough once a month, divide it into 4 freezer bags, and thaw one bag every Friday morning to be baked fresh just before Shabbat comes in.

Provided by GalicioBocharit

Categories     Breads

Time 2h50m

Yield 16 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons salt
2 1/2 kg flour
30 g dry yeast
1 1/2 cups oil
3/4 cup honey
3/4 cup blackstrap molasses
6 eggs
8 cups warm water (varies depending on flour)

Steps:

  • Make the light dough: put 1 Tbsp of salt at the bottom of the mixer bowl.
  • Pour 1.25 kg of flour on top of it, then sprinkle 15 g of yeast (so the yeast and salt don't touch).
  • Make a dip in the flour and fill it with 3/4 c oil, the honey, and 3 eggs.
  • Start mixing slowly with the "K" blade of your mixer, while gradually adding water as necessary until everything is mixed in well and dough forms.
  • Put mixer on med/med-high speed for at least 5 minutes.
  • Oil a giant bowl and move the ready dough into it. Cover with a damp towel.
  • Make the dark dough in the same manner, substituting the honey for blackstrap molasses this time.
  • Put the dark dough in a separate bowl and knead both doughs after 30-60 minutes (if dough has risen properly it should have doubled), for at least 5 minutes each.
  • This is the time to freeze part of the dough if you're not using it all. Otherwise, let it rise for another 30-60 minutes and then start rolling out parts so you can braid it.
  • Bake on medium heat (180°C) for 30-40 minutes or until the white part is golden on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 867, Fat 23.9, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 79.3, Sodium 913.8, Carbohydrate 142.5, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 13.6, Protein 19.3

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