English Muffin Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pkg. yeast or 1 RapidRise yeast
6 c. unsifted flour
1 Tbsp. sugar
2 c. milk
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. water
cornmeal (optional)

Preparation

Combine 3 cups flour, yeast, sugar, salt and soda.
Heat liquids until very warm (120\u00b0 to 130\u00b0).
Add to dry mixture; beat well.
Add rest of flour to make stiff batter.
Spoon into 2 pans, 8 1/2 x 4-inch, that have been greased and sprinkled with cornmeal.
Cover; let rise for 45 minutes.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 25 minutes.
Remove from pans immediately and cool.
To serve:
Slice and toast.