English Muffin Loaves - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 to 6 c. flour
2 pkg. active dry yeast
1 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
2 c. milk
1/2 c. water
cornmeal

Preparation

Combine 3 cups flour, yeast, sugar, salt and baking soda. Heat liquids until very warm (120\u00b0 to 130\u00b0).
Add dry mixture; beat well.
Stir in enough flour to make a stiff batter.
Spoon into 2 loaf pans (8 1/2 x 4 1/2-inch) that have been greased and cornmealed.
Sprinkle tops with cornmeal; cover.
Let rise in warm place for 45 minutes.
Remove from pan immediately and cool.