ENGLISH MUFFIN BREAD LOAF

English Muffin Bread Loaf image

Many years ago, a good friend gave me her mother's recipe for this delightful bread, and I've made it ever since. Toast it up for breakfast and don't forget to slather on your favorite jam. -Jane Zielinski, Rotterdam Junction, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2 loaves (12 pieces each).

Number Of Ingredients 8

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 whole milk (120° to 130°)
1/2 cup warm water (120° to 130°)
Cornmeal

Steps:

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 8x4-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. FREEZE OPTION: Securely wrap each loaf in loaf; freeze. Thaw at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 219mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.