English Muffins In A Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. sugar
2 envelopes fast rising active dry yeast
1/2 c. warm water (110~)
2 c. milk
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
6 c. all-purpose flour
cornmeal

Preparation

Dissolve the sugar in warm water; add yeast and let stand 10 minutes.
Stir well.
Combine milk and salt in a saucepan.
Heat over low heat until lukewarm only.
Add to dissolved yeast.
Add 3 cups flour, combined with baking soda.
Mix until smooth.
Stir in enough of remaining 3 cups flour to make a stiff batter.
Divide in half and press into 2 loaf pans (greased and sprinkled with cornmeal).
Sprinkle tops with cornmeal and cover.
Let rise in warm place 45 minutes or until center of loaf is about 1 1/2 inches above edge of pan.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 25 minutes.
Remove from pans and cool.
To serve, slice and toast.
Spread with butter and jam if desired.