HOMEMADE ENGLISH MUFFIN BREAD

Homemade English Muffin Bread image

Most of my cooking and baking is from scratch, and I think it's worth the time and effort. Everyone enjoys homemade goodies like this delicious bread. -Elsie Trippett, Jackson, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 2 loaves.

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 2% milk (110° to 115°)
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 30 seconds, scraping bowl occasionally. Beat on high 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 pans and sprinkle cornmeal on top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes., Preheat oven to 375°. Bake 35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.