English Muffin Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Combine 3 cups flour, yeast, sugar, salt and soda.
Heat liquids until very warm (120\u00b0 to 130\u00b0).
Add to dry mixture; beat well.
Stir in remaining flour 1 cup at a time, to make a stiff dough.
Spoon batter into two 8 1/2 x 4 1/2-inch pans that have been greased and sprinkled with cornmeal.
Sprinkle tops with cornmeal also.
Cover with a damp cloth; let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 25 minutes.
Remove from pans immediately and cool.
To serve, slice and toast.
Makes about 16 slices per loaf.