Molasses Wheat Artisan Bread
- 2 1/2 cups warm water (105-110 F.)
- 1 (1/4 ounce) packet active dry yeast (1 1/2 tsp.)
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 cup vital wheat gluten
- 2 cups stone ground whole wheat flour
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds (optional)
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 - 1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour (extra as needed)
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- Stir molasses & yeast into warm water.
- Mix all ingredients except extra flour.
- Combine water mixture to dry mixture.
- Knead in additional flour as needed.
- Place in greased bowl to rise, covered with towel, for 60-90 minutes.
- Punch down dough.
- Knead briefly and form to shape desired.
- Place on large half sheet pan or cookie sheet dusted with cornmeal.
- Cover with towel and let rise another 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Bake at 350u0b0F for 40-45 minutes.
- Cool on rack.
- Wrap in bread sack and enjoy!
warm water, yeast, molasses, vital wheat gluten, stone ground, flour, sunflower seeds, salt, whole wheat flour, cornmeal
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/molasses-wheat-artisan-bread-288910 (may not work)