Traditional English Muffin Bread

Submitted by Jan Meyers

(makes 2 loaves)

Ingredients:

6 c flour

¼ tsp baking soda

2 pkg yeast

2 c milk

1 T sugar

½ c water

2 tsp salt

cornmeal

Directions:

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Combine 3 c. flour with dry ingredients. Heat milk till very warm. Add to dry ingredients; add yeast mixture. Stir in remaining 3 c. flour to make stiff batter. Spoon into 2 loaf pans that have been greased and sprinkled with cornmeal. Sprinkle tops with cornmeal. Cover; let rise for 45 minutes. Bake 400 for 25 minutes. Variations: add 2 T chopped parsley and 1 ½ tsp garlic powder OR try adding 2 T grated orange rind to basic recipe.