Enjoy the delightful taste of fresh homemade challah with this easy-to-follow recipe. Made with spelt flour, this bread machine challah is not only delicious but also a healthier alternative. The bread machine makes the process quick and hassle-free. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this beautiful and tasty homemade spelt flour challah.
Ingredients
- 4 cups spelt flour
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
Directions
- In the bread machine pan, combine the spelt flour, white sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, eggs, warm water, and vanilla extract. Pour the mixture into the well of the bread machine pan.
- Select the dough cycle on your bread machine and start it. Let the machine knead and rise the dough for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Once the dough has risen, remove it from the bread machine pan and place it on a lightly floured surface. Punch down the dough to release any air bubbles.
- Divide the dough into three equal parts. Roll each part into a long rope, about 16 inches long. Braid the ropes together to form a challah loaf.
- Place the challah loaf on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover it with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg white with a fork until frothy. Brush the challah loaf with the beaten egg white and sprinkle sesame seeds on top, if desired.
- Bake the challah in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Once baked, remove the challah from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
