Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 egg
• 2 egg whites
• 2 2/3 tablespoons olive oil (this is equivalent to 1/6 cup)
• 1/4 cup honey (measure using the same cup as the olive oil so it doesn't stick!)
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 6 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast (or one 1/4 oz. packet)
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 additional egg (optional)
• sesame seed (optional)

Directions

1. Add water, eggs, olive oil, honey, sugar, and flour to the bread machine bowl in that order.

2. Make a well on top of the flour mound and add the yeast.

3. Add salt along the side of the flour mound.

4. Set your bread maker to run a "dough" cycle.

5. Remove dough and braid challah (this is the fun part!).

6. (Optional) For a professional look, coat the braided challah with egg using a basting brush, and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

7. Bake at 325 F for 30-40 minutes.