English Muffin Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Combine 3 cups flour, yeast, sugar, salt and soda.
Heat liquids until very warm (120\u00b0).
Add dry mixture; beat well.
Stir in enough flour to make a stiff batter.
Spoon into 2 (8 1/2 x 4 1/2-inch) pans that have been greased and sprinkle with cornmeal. 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.
Makes 2 loaves.