Sweet Gluten-Free Oat and Seed Challah
Experience the delightful taste and texture of our Sweet Gluten-Free Oat and Seed Challah, an innovative twist on traditional challah bread. This soft, sweet bread features the wholesome flavors of oat flour and a hint of sweetness from agave syrup or honey. Perfectly customizable with a crunchy top layer of poppy, sunflower, or sesame seeds, this challah is perfect for special occasions or as a beloved addition to your family meal. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or as a part of your morning toast, this gluten-free version offers a heartwarming alternative that's sure to impress everyone—gluten-sensitive or not!
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Servings
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Calories
16
Ingredients
Ingredients
Warm water
1 2/3 cups (very warm)
Vegetable oil
1/4 cup
White vinegar
1 teaspoon
Agave syrup or honey
10 squirts
Salt
1 1/2 teaspoons
Eggs
4
Egg white
1 (reserved for washing)
Egg yolk
1 (beaten for egg wash)
Sugar
1/2 cup
Rice flour
3/4 cup (brown or white)
Oat flour
3 cups (gluten-free certified)
Xanthan gum
3 teaspoons
Yeast
1 tablespoon
Poppy seeds
to taste (optional for topping)
Sunflower seeds
to taste (optional for topping)
Sesame seeds
to taste (optional for topping)
Instructions
1
In a mixing bowl or the bread machine, combine the very warm water, vegetable oil, white vinegar, agave syrup (or honey), salt, and eggs (reserve the egg white and beaten egg yolk for later). Whisk together until smooth.
2
Add the sugar, rice flour, oat flour, xanthan gum, and yeast. If using a bread machine, follow its specific instructions for combining these ingredients and run it on the dough cycle.
3
If mixing by hand, carefully mix until a sticky dough forms, then cover and allow to rest for about 5-10 minutes for the flours to hydrate.
4
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Once the dough cycle is complete (or dough has rested), generously grease small oval pans or muffin tins.
5
Scoop the dough into the prepared pans, filling them about 2/3 full. Brush the top of each with the reserved egg white for a golden finish and sprinkle your choice of poppy seeds, sunflower seeds, or sesame seeds on top.
6
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped. If using a thermometer, the internal temperature should reach around 200°F (93°C).
7
Allow the challah to cool slightly before removing from the pans. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sweet Gluten-Free Oat and Seed Challah?
It is a soft, sweet gluten-free bread featuring oat flour, rice flour, and a variety of seeds for a nutritious twist on traditional challah.
Is this recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities?
Yes, it is specifically designed to be gluten-free using certified oat flour and rice flour.
Can I use a bread machine for this challah?
Yes, you can use a bread machine on the dough cycle to combine the ingredients.
What type of oat flour should I use?
It is recommended to use 3 cups of gluten-free certified oat flour for this recipe.
What can I substitute for agave syrup?
You can use honey as a direct substitute for agave syrup in this recipe.
How many eggs are required for the dough?
The dough requires 4 eggs, with an additional egg white and egg yolk reserved for the wash.
What is the purpose of the egg wash?
The egg wash, made from reserved egg white and yolk, gives the challah a golden finish and helps seeds adhere to the top.
Which seeds are recommended for the topping?
Poppy seeds, sunflower seeds, or sesame seeds are all excellent choices for the topping.
What temperature should the oven be preheated to?
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
How long does the challah need to bake?
Bake the challah for approximately 20 minutes until the tops are golden brown.
How can I tell if the bread is fully baked?
The bread is done when it sounds hollow when tapped or reaches an internal temperature of 200 degrees Fahrenheit (93 degrees Celsius).
What is the target internal temperature for the bread?
The internal temperature should reach around 200 degrees Fahrenheit (93 degrees Celsius).
Is white vinegar necessary in this recipe?
Yes, 1 teaspoon of white vinegar is included to help with the chemical reactions in gluten-free baking.
Why is xanthan gum included in the ingredients?
Xanthan gum is used to provide structure and elasticity that is normally provided by gluten.
Can I use brown rice flour?
Yes, you can use either brown or white rice flour for the 3/4 cup required.
How much yeast is needed?
The recipe calls for 1 tablespoon of yeast.
Do I need to let the dough rest if mixing by hand?
Yes, let the dough rest for about 5 to 10 minutes to allow the flours to hydrate properly.
How much should I fill the baking pans?
Fill the prepared pans about 2/3 full with the dough.
Can I make this recipe without a bread machine?
Yes, you can mix the ingredients by hand until a sticky dough forms.
What kind of pans should I use?
Small oval pans or muffin tins are recommended for baking this challah.
Is this bread very sweet?
It has a hint of sweetness from the agave syrup or honey and 1/2 cup of sugar.
Are sesame seeds required?
No, sesame seeds are optional and can be used to taste for the topping.
Can I use sunflower seeds as a topping?
Yes, sunflower seeds are a suggested optional topping for added crunch.
How do I prepare the egg wash?
Reserve one egg white and one beaten egg yolk to brush over the tops before baking.
Should the water be hot or cold?
The recipe requires 1 2/3 cups of very warm water to help activate the yeast.
Is this a family-friendly recipe?
Yes, it is described as a heartwarming alternative that's sure to impress everyone, including children.
Can the challah be served warm?
Yes, it is delicious when served warm or at room temperature.
What is the texture of the bread?
The bread is designed to be soft with a crunchy seed topping.
What type of oil is best for this recipe?
The recipe specifies 1/4 cup of vegetable oil.
Is this a traditional challah?
It is an innovative twist on traditional challah bread designed specifically for gluten-free diets.