english muffins in a loaf

1. combine
   
   
   
   • 3 c. flour
   
   
   • 1 T. sugar
   
   
   • 2 T. yeast
   
   
   • 2 t. salt
   
   
   • ¼ t. baking soda
   
   
   
   


2. heat until very warm (120°-130°)
   
   
   
   • 2 c. milk
   
   
   • ½ c. water
   
   
   
   


3. beat mixtures together until well mixed


4. stir in until stiff batter is made
   
   
   
   • 2½-3 c. flour
   
   
   
   


5. place into 2 greased loaf pans, sprinkled with cornmeal


6. sprinkle tops with
   
   
   
   • cornmeal
   
   
   
   


7. cover


8. let rise in warm place 45 minutes


9. bake at 400° for 25 minutes


10. remove from pans and cool

• yield: 2 loavaes, 16 slices per loaf