Sunday, November 3, 2013

English Muffin Bread

Ingredients:

  • 5 cups all-purpose flour, divided
  • 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups warm milk 
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • Cornmeal

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast, sugar, salt and baking
soda. Add warm milk and water; beat on low speed for 30 seconds,
scraping bowl occasionally. Beat on high for 3 minutes.

Stir in remaining flour (batter will be stiff). Do not knead. Grease
two 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pans. Sprinkle pans with cornmeal. Spoon
batter into the pans and sprinkle cornmeal on top. Cover and let
rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.

Bake at 375° for 35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from
pans immediately and cool on wire racks. Slice and toast. Yield: 2
loaves.