English Muffins - In a Loaf!

If you like English muffins, but want to cut a corner and save time, here is a version that is very tasty and convenient. (batter can be microwaved, but baking in an oven is always preferred)

Prepare the following ingredients:

• 5 1/2 - 6 cups flour
• 2 packages active dry yeast
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp. baking soda
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup water
• cornmeal

Combine 3 cups flour, yeast, sugar, salt and soda. Heat liquids until very warm (120-130 degrees F). Add to dry mixture and beat well. Stir in enough additional flour to make a stiff batter. Spoon into two bread pans that have been greased and sprinkled with cornmeal. Cover batter and let rise in a warm place for about 45 minutes. Bake at 400 degrees F for about 25 minutes. Remove from pans immediately and cool.

Microwave version: Reduce flour by 1 cup. Use microwave safe pan, and microwave each loaf on high power for approximately 6 1/2 minutes. No longer. Let each loaf rest for 5 minutes before serving.