ENGLISH MUFFIN LOAVES

 

5 1/2 to 6 cups flour

2 pakgs Fleischmann's Active Dry Yeast

1 tablespoon sugar

2 teaspoons salt

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

2 cups milk

1/2 cup water

Cornmeal

 

Combine 3 cups flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and soda. Heat liquids until very warm (120-130F). Add to dry mixture; beat well. Stir in enough more flour to make a stiff batter. Spoon into two 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch pans that have been greased and sprinkled with corn meal. Sprinkle tops with cornmeal. Cover. Let rise in warm place for 45 min. Bake at 400 F for 25 min. Remove pans immediately and cool.

To serve, slice and toast. Makes 16 slices.

Variations: Orange, wholewheat current, (1981 Ad for yeast)