{"id":22167,"date":"2018-08-30T04:36:44","date_gmt":"2018-08-30T02:36:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lilcookie.com\/?p=22167"},"modified":"2022-01-15T08:55:36","modified_gmt":"2022-01-15T06:55:36","slug":"whole-wheat-challah-with-date-syrup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lilcookie.com\/whole-wheat-challah-with-date-syrup\/","title":{"rendered":"Whole Wheat Challah with Date Syrup"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fresh challah is undoubtedly one of the things that our holiday table is incomplete without. Every holiday I make a round, soft challah that is always the perfect accompaniment to the first course and the abundance of salads served to the table.<\/p>\n

In recent years I have begun to diversify and occasionally make whole wheat challah, in order to slightly improve its nutritional values. The use of whole wheat flour produces a particularly golden challah, with a delicate rustic flavor, and is always reaping compliments. The next whole wheat challah combines whole spelt flour and natural date syrup (silan) and is very soft, festive and addictive.<\/p>\n

I like to make it round, but you can definitely make one large or two medium sized loaves. The use of natural date syrup gives the challah a delicate sweetness that combines well with savory foods and not just with sweets. It is vegan, very easy to prepare and perfect for entertaining during the holidays.<\/p>\n

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Whole Wheat Challah with Date Syrup<\/h2>\n

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For the dough:<\/h4>\n
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  • 210 grams (1 \u00bd cups) all-purpose flour<\/li>\n
  • 280 grams (2 cups) whole spelt flour<\/li>\n
  • 10 grams (2 tsp.) active dry yeast<\/li>\n
  • 30 ml. (2 tbsp.) olive oil<\/li>\n
  • 10 grams (1 \u00bd tsp.) salt<\/li>\n
  • 50 grams (2 \u00bd tbsp.) natural date syrup (silan)<\/li>\n
  • 270 ml. (1 cup + 2 tbsp.) water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    For brushing and decoration:<\/h4>\n
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    • Some natural date syrup (silan)<\/li>\n
    • Sesame seeds<\/li>\n
    • pumpkin seeds<\/li>\n
    • Whole oats<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n
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      1. In a mixer bowl with kneading attachment place all-purpose flour, spelt flour, yeast, oil, salt, date syrup and water and knead at low-medium speed for 10-12 minutes until smooth and soft dough is obtained.<\/li>\n
      2. Cover the bowl and allow rising for 1-2 hours or until the dough doubles its volume.<\/li>\n
      3. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface and divide into 2 parts (for making one huge challah).<\/li>\n
      4. Roll each piece of dough into a long strip and braid them together to create a screw shape.<\/li>\n
      5. Roll the screw around itself to form a circular shape and place it on top of a baking pan lined with baking paper.<\/li>\n
      6. Cover the challah and allow rising for about an hour or until it almost doubles its volume.<\/li>\n
      7. Brush the challah gently with date syrup and sprinkle with sesame, pumpkin seeds and oats.<\/li>\n
      8. Preheat the oven to 180c degrees.<\/li>\n
      9. Bake the challah for 30-40 minutes or until it turns golden and sets.<\/li>\n
      10. Remove from the oven and cover with a towel. Allow the challah to completely cool covered with a towel.<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n
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        • The challah is at its best on the day of baking.<\/li>\n
        • If desired, add raisins, cranberries or chopped dates to the dough.<\/li>\n
        • You can decorate the challah with poppy seeds or any other topping you like.<\/li>\n
        • It is possible to freeze the challah tightly wrapped for up to a month. It is recommended to warm it a little in the oven before serving.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n
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