Molasses Wheat Artisan Bread
(from fearama’s recipe box)
Prep time: 120 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
Serves 10 people
Categories: Bread
Ingredients
- 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 seed (optional)
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 -1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour (extra as needed)
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
Directions
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1
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Stir molasses & yeast into warm water.
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2
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Mix all ingredients except extra flour.
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3
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Combine water mixture to dry mixture.
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4
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Knead in additional flour as needed.
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5
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Place in greased bowl to rise, covered with towel, for 60-90 minutes.
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6
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Punch down dough.
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7
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Knead briefly and form to shape desired.
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8
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Place on large half sheet pan or cookie sheet dusted with cornmeal.
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9
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Cover with towel and let rise another 45 minutes to 1 hour.
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10
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Bake at 350°F for 40-45 minutes.
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11
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Cool on rack.
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12
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Wrap in bread sack and enjoy!