Seeded Whole Wheat Challah and Garlic Bread

Method

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1. 01In a bowl of your stand mixer, dissolve yeast in warm water. Allow to stand about 5 minutes until foamy.
2. 02With paddle attachment beat eggs, sugar, oil, whole wheat flour, 2 cups white flour, oats, and salt into the yeast mixture.
3. 03Once combined, switch to the dough hook and knead for 5 to 10 minutes until smooth. You may add some more wheat flour if needed too sticky.
4. 04Form dough into a round, compact ball. Turn in oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap. Let rise in warm area until doubled.
5. 05divide dough into two. Cut each into 3 strands and braid.
6. 06Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
7. 07Brush loaves with egg white wash.

Garlic Topping

1. 08Brush olive oil with a pastry brush and sprinkle salt on top.
2. 09Brush the minced garlic on top, making sure to get the garlic in between the braided crevices.
3. 10Sprinkle the parsley on top.
4. 11Serve warm.

Seed Topping

1. 12use a pastry brush to brush maple syrup over challah topping
2. 13Mix all seeds together, and sprinkle evenly on top
3. 14Bake at 350 for 30 to 40 minutes