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Challah, Whole Wheat Honey - pareve

Posted by : Lita Lotzkar

       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 (optional)

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. Makes 2 loaves, 24 servings.
  
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