Wholegrain Spelt Vegan Challah Recipe

Wholegrain Spelt Vegan Challah Recipe
Wholegrain Spelt Vegan Challah Recipe

Wholegrain Spelt Vegan Challah

Kosher Create
Follow this healthy Wholegrain Spelt Vegan Challah Recipe to create a staple Jewish bread. Create a challah that is rich in both flavor and texture. Fill your home with the aroma of freshly baked challah while partaking in a time-bound tradition.
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Cuisine Eastern European
Servings 8 people

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer (with kneading hook attachment)
  • Heat Resistant Small Bowl
  • Baking Pan
  • Baking sheets
  • Pastry Brush

Ingredients
  

Challah Dough

  • 2 tbsp Fresh Yeast   (or 1 tbsp active dry yeast)
  • 5 tbsp Pure Maple Syrup  (without added sugar or preservatives – 1 tbsp to activate yeast, 4 tbsp for dough)
  • 1 1/2 cups Lukewarm Water  (¼ cup to activate the yeast, approximately 1 1/4 cups for the dough)
  • 3 1/2 cups Wholegrain Spelt Flour (sifted)
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 4 tbsp Olive Oil

Coating The Challah

  • 1 tbsp  Pure Maple Syrup
  • 1 tbsp  Water

Instructions
 

Gather The Ingredients

  • Gather the ingredients for the challah dough.
    Wholegrain Spelt Vegan Challah Recipe - Ingredients

Creating The Dough

  • Pour boiling water into a heat resistant small bowl. Wait a minute, then pour out the water.
  • In the warmed bowl – gently mix the yeast, 1 tbsp pure maple syrup and 1/4 cup lukewarm water.
  • Set aside for 15 minutes. This mixture should create bubbles and rise.
    Wholegrain Spelt Vegan Challah Recipe- Yeast Bubbles
  • Place the spelt flour & salt in a large bowl. Mix until blended and make a well in the center.
  • Pour the prepared yeast mixture into the well together with 1/2 cup of water.
    Wholegrain Spelt Vegan Challah Recipe- Pouring Water Into Well
  • In an electric mixer, on a low speed, start to mix with a hook attachment.
  • Gradually add the pure maple syrup and olive oil.
  • Gradually add just enough water to a create a dough that solidifies into a circle but is not too sticky. It should come off the sides of the bowl.
  • Using the hook attachment, knead for 10 minutes keeping the speed low.
  • Place a cloth loosely on top of the dough bowl and let the dough rise until double in size. This may take about 1-1 ½ hours, depending on the room temperature.
  • After the dough has risen create the challah form.

Forming The Challah

  • Form a circle from the risen dough.
    Wholegrain Spelt Vegan Challah Recipe - Circle Of Dough
  • Split the dough into 6 equal parts.
    Wholegrain Spelt Vegan Challah Recipe - Dough Cut Into 6 Equal Parts
  • Roll each part into a long strand.
    Wholegrain Spelt Vegan Challah Recipe - 6 Long Strands
  • Connect the strands on top and spread them apart.
    Wholegrain Spelt Vegan Challah Recipe - 6 Long Strands Joined At Edge And Spread Apart
  • Create pairs of 2 from the strands.
    Wholegrain Spelt Vegan Challah Recipe - Pairs of 2 From The Strands
  • Begin to braid the strands by first folding 2 strands from the right side over the middle strand, keeping the strands leveled.
    Wholegrain Spelt Vegan Challah Recipe - Beginning Of Braid
  • Then fold the left 2 strands over the newly created middle. (This is the same process as hair braiding.)
    Wholegrain Spelt Vegan Challah Recipe- Second Fold
  • Repeat the steps and a braid will begin to form.
    Wholegrain Spelt Vegan Challah Recipe - Braid Begins To Form
  • After creating the braid, join the ends well & tuck the ends under the braid.
    Wholegrain Spelt Vegan Challah Recipe - Braid Formed
  • Cover the challah form and let it rise for 30 minutes or until double in size.

Preheat The Oven

  • While the challah form is rising, preheat the oven to 480 degrees Fahrenheit (250 degrees Celsius) for 10 minutes.
  • Lower the heat to 175 Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit).

Coating The Challah

  • Place the risen challah form onto a baking sheet in a baking pan.
  • In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp pure maple syrup with 1 tbsp water.
    Wholegrain Spelt Vegan Challah Recipe- Honey Water Mixture
  • Brush the challah with the maple syrup-water mixture.
    Wholegrain Spelt Vegan Challah Recipe - Honey Water Mixture Brushed On Top Of Dough

Baking The Challah.

  • Place the challah in the pre-heated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.

Notes

Wholegrain spelt flour creates a challah denser than regular flour. It is delicious and very nutritious!
 
Keyword Braided Challah, Challah, Parve, Pure Maple Syrup, Shabbat, Vegan, Wholegrain Spelt Flour, Yeast
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