This is a recipe my sister tried. I tasted it and it is TOTALLY yummy and makes the best toast. You have to toast it longer than ordinary bread, but it is perfect for melted butter or jam. This recipe was in the Complete Guide to Country Cooking from Taste of Home. This is a no knead bread, so no bread machine or kneading at all is required!
English Muffin Bread
Jane Zielinski, Rotterdam NY5 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 packages (1/4 oz each) active dry yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups warm milk (120 to 130 F)
1/2 cup warm water (120 to 130 F)
cornmeal
In a large mixing 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 8.5x4.5x2.5 inch 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 375F for 35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans immediately. Cool on wire racks. Yield 2 loaves
