English Muffin Loaves

English Muffin Loaves
Yield: Makes 2 loaves

Ingredients:

• 5-1/2 cup all-purpose flour, divided
• 2 envs. active dry yeast
• 1 Tbsp. sugar
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. baking soda
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 Tbsp. cornmeal

Directions:

1. Sift together 3 cups flour, yeast, sugar, salt and baking soda; set aside.
2. In a large pot, stir milk and water together over medium heat until temperature is between 120 to 130˚F.
3. Add flour mixture and beat well; stir in remaining flour to make a stiff batter.
4. Sprinkle greased 8″x4″ loaf pans with cornmeal; pour batter into pan. Cover and let rise for 45 minutes.
5. Bake at 400˚F for 25 minutes; remove loaves from pans. Cool on sides. Serve toasted.