English Muffin Loaf

5 3/4....... cup flour

2... pkg yeast

1... tablespoon sugar

2... teaspoon salt

1/4 . teaspoon baking soda

2 ... cups milk

cornmeal

Measure flour by spooning lightly into cup.

Combine 3 cups flour, yeast, sugar, salt, soda.

Heat milk and water to 120 F-130 F - Add to dry mix.

Beat well. Stir in more flour to make a very stiff batter.

Grease and sprinkle with cornmeal 2 - 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 loaf pans

Place dough into pans, and sprinkle tops with cornmeal.

Cover, let rise in warm place for 45 min.

Bake @ 400 F fir 25 min.

Remove from pan immediately and cool.

To serve, slice and toast.

I slice and freeze the bread--- toast slices I need and putting the rest back in the freezer.