Recipe: Honey Whole Wheat Challah

Honey Whole Wheat Challah
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Recipe By : National Honey Board in Austin Outlook
Makes 2 loaves, 24 servings

4 cups flour
4 cups flour, whole-grain wheat
2 pkgs active rapid-rise yeast
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 cups hot water
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup margarine
2 eggs -- beaten
1 egg yolk
1 tsp water
sesame seeds -- or poppy seeds

Combine flours in a large bowl, setting aside 1 cup; add yeast and salt to flour in bowl. Combine 2 cups water, honey, and margarine; stir until margarine melts. Stir warm liquids into flour mixture. Stir in eggs.

Knead dough on lightly floured board 7-10 minutes adding as much of reserved flour as needed ot form a smooth, elastic dough. Cover dough; let rest 10 minutes.

Halve dough and shape into balls. Place on greased cookie sheets. Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size.

Beat egg yolk with remaining 1 tsp water. Brush loaves with glaze; sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds.

Bake at 350 degrees for 45-55 minutes or until brown. Remove from pan and cool on wire rack.