Challah

Sponge:
Water (85*F)65 grams
Granulated Sugar5 grams
Bread Flour64 grams
Active Dry Yeast14 grams
Final Dough:
Milk (85*F)75 grams
SpongeAll
Eggs 150 grams (3 each)
Yolks20 grams (1 each)
Canola Oil51 grams
Bread Flour460 grams
Whole Wheat Flour37 grams
Granulated Sugar75 grams
Kosher Salt15 grams
Orange Zest 1 each

Method:

1. To make sponge mix ingredients in bowl and allow to sit covered for 25 minutes
2. Once time is up place all ingredients in mixing bowl and mix on speed 1 for 6 minutes and speed 2 for 5 minutes

Dough will appear sticky but make sure that is is mixed to full gluten development (meaning it does not fall apart when you pull on the dough a little)


3. Cover and rest mixture for 35 minutes
4. Divide dough (if making a 3 strand each piece should weigh 115 grams; if making a 6 strand each piece should weigh 75 grams


5. Egg Wash and Proof in a warm area (make sure dough does not dry out) About 1.5 hours
6. Egg Wash before placing in oven
7. Bake 330*F for 20 minutes/Rotate/Bake another 20-25 minutes (internal temp of the dough should be 195*F)