English Muffin Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 c. sifted flour
1 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
2 pkg. RapidRise yeast
2 c. milk
1/2 c. water
cornmeal

Preparation

Set aside 1 cup flour.
In large bowl, combine remaining flour, sugar, salt, soda and yeast.
Heat liquids until very warm (125\u00b0 to 130\u00b0).
Add to dry mixture; beat well.
Stir in reserved flour to make stiff batter.
Spoon into 2 (8 1/2 x 4 1/2-inch or 9 x 5-inch) loaf pans that have been greased and sprinkled with cornmeal.
Sprinkle tops with cornmeal.
Let rise in warm place for 30 minutes.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 25 minutes.
Remove from pans and let cool.
To serve, slice and toast.
Makes 2 loaves.