Name: English Muffin Loaf
Ingredients: 6 cups unsifted all-purpose flour (may only take 5 to 5 1/2); 2 packages active dry yeast; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 2 cups milk; 1/2 cup water; cornmeal

Description

The loaf version of English Muffins, most often served at breakfast with sweet or savory fillings.

Ingredients

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6 cups unsifted all-purpose flour (may only take 5 to 5 1/2)
2 packages active dry yeast
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups milk
1/2 cup water
cornmeal

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400° F.
Combine 3 cups flour, undissolved yeast, sugar, salt, and baking soda in the bowl of a stand mixer.
Heat the milk and water until very warm (120°-130° F).
Add to dry ingredients and beat well.
Stir in remaining 3 cups of flour to make a stiff batter.
Spoon into two loaf pans that have been greased and sprinkled with cornmeal.
Sprinkle tops with cornmeal.
Cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free place for about 45 minutes.
Bake at 400° F for 25 minutes.
Remove from pans and cool.