D's Whole Wheat Challah
D's Whole Wheat Challah braids tender crumb with a nutty, hearty flavor from half whole-wheat flour and a touch of oats. Lightly sweetened and finished with a glossy egg wash, it bakes up golden with a soft, pull-apart texture—ideal for brunch, holidays, or a special Friday night table.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in D's Whole Wheat Challah, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 35 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 53
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 21
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the yeast and water in a large bowl, and let sit until a creamy layer forms on top, about 5 minutes. Beat in 3 eggs, sweetener, butter, whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, and rolled oats. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, 5 to 10 minutes.
- 2
Shape the dough into a tight round and place it in an oiled bowl. Turn the dough several times in the bowl to coat its surface with oil, cover the bowl with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
- 3
Punch down the dough and divide it into 3 equal pieces. On a floured surface, roll each piece into a rope about the thickness of your thumb and about 12 inches long, making the ropes thicker in the middle and thinner at the ends. Pinch 3 ropes together at the top and braid them: starting with the right strand, move it left over the middle strand (that strand becomes the new middle). Take the far-left strand and move it over the new middle strand. Keep braiding, alternating sides each time, until the loaf is fully braided, then pinch the ends together and fold them underneath for a neat finish. Place the braided challah on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover the loaf with a dry cloth and let it rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 1 hour.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 5
Brush the loaf with 1 beaten egg, and bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes. Let it cool before slicing.
- Calories 312.35 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 8.39 g Moderate 17%
- Carbohydrate 46.18 g 17%
- Total Fat 10.66 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 6.1 g High 31%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 79.4 mg High 26%
- Sodium 41.3 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 5.17 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 8.16 g --
- Added Sugars 0.83 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 21.09 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 2.18 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 166.08 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 14.85 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.06 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.25 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Gluten
About This Recipe
D's Whole Wheat Challah is made with 9 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, All Purpose Flour, Butter, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 312.35 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is D's Whole Wheat Challah made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Eggs, Rolled Oats. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make D's Whole Wheat Challah?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 312.35 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is D's Whole Wheat Challah easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is D's Whole Wheat Challah healthy?
- D's Whole Wheat Challah has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 312.35 calories and 8.39 g of protein, or 17% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 6.1 g (31% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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