English Muffin Loaves(Makes 2) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 1/2 c. flour (spoon lightly into cup)
2 pkg. dry yeast
1 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
2 c. milk
1/2 c. water
corn meal

Preparation

Combine 3 cups flour, yeast, sugar, salt and soda.
Heat liquids until very warm (120\u00b0 to 130\u00b0).
Add to dry mixture and beat well.
Stir in enough flour to make a stiff batter.
Spoon into two 8 1/2 x 4 1/2-inch bread pans that have been greased and sprinkled with corn meal.
Sprinkle top with corn meal.
Cover; let rise in warm place for 45 minutes.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 25 minutes.
Remove from pans immediately and cool.
To serve, slice and toast.
Keep refrigerated.
Can be frozen.