English Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 1/2 to 6 c. flour
2 pkg. yeast
2 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 soda.
Heat liquids to 125\u00b0.
Add to dry mixture; beat well.
Stir in enough more flour to make a stiff batter.
Spoon into 2 bread pans that have been greased and sprinkled with cornmeal.
Sprinkle tops also. Cover.
Let rise in warm place for 45 minutes.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 25 minutes.
Remove from pans immediately and cool.
Especially good toasted and served with butter and honey.