Recipe Name Wheat challah Submitted by Guest Recipe Description A traditional jewish egg bread, with the addition of whole wheat flour. Quantity 4 Quantity Unit loaf Prep Time (minutes) 30 Cook Time (minutes) 40 Ready In (minutes) 70

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 6.5 cups all-purpose flour unbleached 3.5 cups flour, whole wheat 2 tablespoons yeast, active dry 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar 1/4 cup (8 fl oz) water, warm (110 degrees) 2 cups (8 fl oz) water 3/4 cup oil, canola 3 1/2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground 3/4 tablespoon kosher salt Steps Sequence Step 1 Put 2T yeast and 1/2T sugar into 1/4c warm water. 2 In a large bowl, crack 3 eggs and 1 egg yolk. Reserve extra white. Beat eggs. Beat in 1 c sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. 3 Pour in yeast mixture, which has now doubled in size. Add 2c water and 3/4 c oil. 4 Stir in flours, until a dough forms. 5 Knead until elastic and smooth. 6 Oil bowl, return dough to bowl, and let rise 4-5 hours until doubled in size. 7 Separate into 4 loaves. Braid each one, brush with reserved whites. Bake at 350F for 40 minutes.