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Gluten--It’s Complicated

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A grid of black and white images of the steps to braiding a challah loaf

Eric Schedler demonstrates the steps for braiding a challah loaf using a 4 strand braiding method. Eric says it is important not to make the braid too tight or the sections won't rise nicely. (Kayte Young/WFIU)

Today on our show we start with a story from earlier this year when Alex Chambers was still on our team. He sat down with Andrea Wiley and Christa Voirol on the IU campus to talk about gluten. It's a conversation that might clear up some confusion, or possibly raise more questions.

Andrea Wiley is an anthropology professor in the Human Biology Program at Indiana University in Bloomington. Christa Voirol, her research assistant, graduated from Indiana University in the spring of 2019.

A close up of a shiny, golden-brown baked challah loaf.
The finished Challah loves--shiny, golden-brown and beautifully risen.

We follow our interview with a recipe from Muddy Fork Bakery that is decidedly pro-gluten. In fact, it relies on gluten to do its thing.

Eric Schedler standing in front of brick oven door, with long-handled pizza peel.
Eric Schedler with the two Challah loaves, at the entrance to the brick oven at Muddy Fork Bakery. Next to him is a custom-made, iron peel handle support.

Learn More About Muddy Fork from the WFIU/WTIU Archive

Listen to a 2014 story about croissant making at Muddy Fork, with producer Mark Chilla

Here is a piece about Muddy Fork's on-site flour mill, from Earth Eats Founder and former host, Annie Corrigan.

And another piece on Muddy Fork from the early days.

Here's a video with Annie Corrigan from 2013.

And a story about Muddy Fork's recovery after a fire burned their bakery.
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Muddy Fork Bakery's Challah

Finished Challah

Challah is a light, enriched dough that is enjoyed on the Sabbath and Jewish Holidays.

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