English Muffin Loaf

[GB101]

Makes 2 – 8×4 inch loaf pans


2 cups very warm milk (120F)
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons cornmeal
6 cups bread flour
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda


Lightly grease two 8×4 inch loaf pans; sprinkle the inside generously with cornmeal



In a large bowl, mix together 3 cups flour, yeast, sugar, salt and soda. Add the warm milk into the flour mixture; beating well.



Stir in the remaining flour, 1 cup at a time, until a stiff batter is formed.



Spoon batter into prepared pans.



Cover and let rise in a warm place for until nearly doubled in size, about 45 minutes.



Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400F- bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.


Remove from pans immediately and cool.

[nikki]

Can't wait to try this one! Can I use all purpose four?

[GB101]

Yes, The difference is, that the bread flour is more glutenous and has higher protein content. I keep a box of gluten in the fridge and add a bit to regular flour to make my own "Bread flour". All purpose works just as well.