English muffin bread (Country breakfasts)

     Everyone enjoys homemade goodies like this delicious bread.

Makes 2 loaves

• 5 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 2 packages (¼ ounce each) active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups warm milk (120F to 130F)
• ½ cup warm water (129F to 130F)
• Cornmeal

1. In a large mixing 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.
2. Beat on high for 3 minutes ; stir in remaining flour (batter will be stiff).
3. Do not knead.
4. Grease two 8½-in. x 4½-in. x 2½-in. loaf pans ; sprinkle pans with cornmeal.
5. Spoon batter in the pans and sprinkle cornmeal on top.
6. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
7. Bake at 375F for 35 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Remove from pans immediately to cool on wire racks.

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