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The Feel Good 5 Grain Challah

by Renee Muller | April 10, 2018 | 28 comment(s)

The Feel Good 5 Grain Challah

You will have your family raving about this 5 grain challah. Guaranteed.

Move over whole wheat challah. There’s a new kid on the block. And this one is a 5 grain challah that has seeds, grains, and all kinds of organic stuff that will even make you feel good about finishing that 5th piece of crust you stole from the kid sitting next to you when he wasn’t looking.

Ok. That was a long sentence. But you and I both know what I am talking about, and if you don’t  know what I am talking about, then wait until you have children who don’t eat crusts. (Yeah, like, the best part! Left behind! Amateurs.)

Challah is EVERYTHING. Sitting at the table on a Friday night, hungry and tired, after a long week, we begin our Shabbos meal with the challah. It’s comforting, filling, warm and so spiritual. It’s the food that feeds our souls.

Make it a good-for-you 5 grain kind and your week will be complete. This isn’t just any whole wheat recipe, because this whole wheat has seeds and grains throughout the dough that make you feel like you are eating something so right and so perfect for you…and so tasty! It feels like bread was meant to be this way.


5.0 from 1 reviews
5 Grain Challah
 
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Serves: 6-8 challahs
Ingredients
  • 3 ½ tablespoons dry yeast
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 cup seltzer
  • 1 cup water
  • 9 cups of 5 grain blend flour
  • 4 ½ -5 cups whole wheat flour (you will decide while mixing if you need that last ½ cup of flour)
  • ½ cup old fashioned oats
  • ½ cup chia seeds
  • ½ cup millet
  • ½ cup golden flax seeds
  • 4 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup oil
  • ¾ cup honey
  • 4 cups of seltzer
Egg, for egg wash
Toppings we used: everything bagel topping, old fashioned oats, and Maldon sea salt
Instructions
  1. Place yeast, sugar, seltzer, and water in the bowl of your Bosch (or in a large bowl if you are mixing by hand).
  2. In a separate bowl, combine 5 grain flour, whole wheat flour (except for that last ½ cup), oats, chia seeds, millet, and flax seeds.
  3. One the yeast has bubbled and grown a bit, mix in the flour mixture. Add salt, eggs, oil, honey, and last 4 cups seltzer. Mix dough for a good 8-9 minutes, until all combined and elastic. Add ½ cup of flour if dough is too wet. Dough should be a bit stickier than regular white challah dough but it shouldn't be so sticky that it is difficult to remove from Bosch.
  4. Transfer to a bowl that has been well greased and generously grease the top of the dough as well. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
  5. Take challah. Let rise for another hour before braiding braid.
  6. Once braided you can let the challos rise for another 30 minutes. Meanwhile preheat the oven to 375ºF.
  7. Brush challos with egg wash (read here for more information on the topic) and top with whichever topping your family will enjoy (see above for some ideas).
  8. Bake for 15 minutes, then lower oven temperature to 350ºF and bake for another 20- 25 minutes or until golden.
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Renee Muller

Stylist Renee Muller is a trailblazer in the food and lifestyle styling industry. Her cookbook “Our Table” cookbook debuted in 2016,  setting the bar in cookbook food styling (since then, she's brought her style to many more books!). With her own European upbringing, she’s still getting accustomed to raising American-born kids (and the concept of takeout). You can follow her on Instagram @reneemullerstyling or view her work on her website www.reneemuller.com.

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Comments

  1. Sarah says

    April 10, 2018 at 11:00 pm

    Where do you find 5 grain flour blend ? Never heard of it

    Reply
    • Leah Schapira says

      April 10, 2018 at 11:19 pm

      We used this one: http://grainbrainusa.com/5-grain-blend

      Reply
  2. Meira says

    April 11, 2018 at 4:47 am

    What is in this 5 grain flour blend? Can I just use spelt flour instead and add all the seeds? Or add extra seeds?

    Reply
    • Renee Muller says

      April 12, 2018 at 12:26 am

      of course you can! but be aware that it might alter the texture a bit, not necessarily in a bad way. Flour is flour, its all good. The blend is a mix of different varieties. As long as you measure you should be fine.

      Reply
  3. Chanie says

    April 11, 2018 at 8:24 am

    At the end of the ingredient list you posted 4 cups of seltzer. Is that correct?

    Reply
    • Renee Muller says

      April 12, 2018 at 12:26 am

      yes

      Reply
  4. B says

    April 12, 2018 at 12:03 am

    What a delicious and unique recipe! Thank you! What would you say is the best replacement for the 5 grain blend?

    Reply
    • Renee Muller says

      April 12, 2018 at 12:32 am

      probably a combination of whole wheat (or white whole wheat), oat flour, and spelt flour. But, as I wrote before, the flour is not what makes this challah unique. It’s the addition of the millet, chia, flax seeds and oats. So as long as you measure you should be fine with different variations. I’d love to hear some feedback!

      Reply
      • B says

        May 28, 2018 at 12:08 pm

        Hi! Made it with a combo of whole wheat, white whole wheat & white spelt and it was beyond delicious, everyone went crazy over it!! Thanks!!

        Reply
  5. Frady says

    April 12, 2018 at 8:31 pm

    I used lite spelt flour instead of the whole wheat.. they are in the oven now!!

    Reply
  6. Rachel says

    May 10, 2018 at 11:12 pm

    Just wanted to let you know that since you posted this recipe it is the only one I use!!!! It is delicious! Thank you!

    Reply
  7. Dina says

    October 9, 2018 at 7:55 am

    I don’t think this recipe uses enough flour to be mafrish with a bracha. Just a heads up to ask your Rav.

    Reply
    • Renee Muller says

      October 9, 2018 at 3:50 pm

      I looked into it and according to my sources (read Hubby) it’s definitely enough. But please ask your Rov. Don’t want to steer anyone wrong…

      Reply
  8. Linda says

    November 4, 2018 at 10:04 am

    What brand whole wheat flour did you use, could I use Shibolim or is that too fine? Does it matter if its white whole wheat or regular? Thanks

    Reply
  9. Renee Muller says

    November 6, 2018 at 11:52 am

    I like to use this brand https://grainbrainusa.com/products/5-grain-blend-6-lb
    (see link)
    but any flour should work. The recipe will work with any flour you end up using, give or take, but if you want to replicate the unique texture and flavor I would try to stick to the recipe as it is

    Reply
  10. featbers says

    December 25, 2018 at 12:35 pm

    Hi, the mix-ins sound cool. I’m wondering if they are flexible – can I add these amounts to any other challah recipe? If I use this recipe, can I skip 1 mix-in?

    Reply
    • Renee Muller says

      December 30, 2018 at 12:30 pm

      HI! you can definitely play around with the mix ins in this particular recipe. What I’m not sure is if it would work for another challah recipe

      Reply
  11. Channah says

    January 30, 2019 at 1:41 pm

    Hi can’t wait to tray this recipe. The water you used to activate the yeast should it be warm to help the yeast develop?
    thanks.

    Reply
    • Renee Muller says

      January 30, 2019 at 4:37 pm

      Yes. Warm water is best, but make sure not too hot either

      Reply
  12. Esti says

    January 29, 2020 at 9:08 pm

    Is it active dry yeast?

    Reply
  13. Debs89 says

    April 8, 2021 at 4:03 pm

    Is there any way to convert this to smaller quantities? Started making this in my kenwood chef and it was way too much!

    Reply
  14. Miriam says

    April 13, 2021 at 10:05 pm

    Golden flax seed should be whole or ground?

    Reply
    • Renee Muller says

      May 10, 2022 at 9:14 pm

      whole

      Reply
  15. Mijal says

    April 17, 2021 at 8:48 am

    Can i use sparkling water instead of seltzer?

    Reply
    • Renee Muller says

      May 10, 2022 at 9:14 pm

      Yes you can

      Reply
  16. Elana says

    April 28, 2022 at 12:46 pm

    When I try opening the link to the 5 grain blend flour, it seems they dont carry that type anymore. Do you have any other recommendations (or new link that will work)?

    Reply
    • Renee Muller says

      May 10, 2022 at 9:16 pm

      I noticed that as well! Sadly cannot find it in stores…. But, like I said before, a combination of whole wheat (or white whole wheat), oat flour, and spelt flour will work just as fine. The flour is not what makes this challah unique. It’s the addition of the millet, chia, flax seeds and oats. So as long as you measure you should be fine with different variations.

      Reply
  17. Chamy says

    September 13, 2022 at 3:35 pm

    Tasted incredible!

    Reply

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