Molasses Wheat Artisan Bread - cooking recipe

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 seeds (optional)
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 - 1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour (extra as needed)
1/4 cup cornmeal

Preparation

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 350\u00b0F for 40-45 minutes.
Cool on rack.
Wrap in bread sack and enjoy!