English Muffin Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pkgs. dry yeast
6 c. flour
1 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
2 c. milk
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. water
cornmeal

Preparation

Combine 3 c. flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and soda.
Heat liquids until very warm (120\u00b0-130\u00b0 F.).
Add to dry ingredients; beat well.
Stir in the rest of the flour to make a stiff batter. Spoon into two 8-1/2x4-1/2 pans that have been greased and sprinkled with cornmeal.
Cover; let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes.
Bake 400\u00b0 for 25 minutes.
Remove from pans immediately and cool.
Makes 2 loaves.
To serve:
Slice and toast.