English Muffin Loaves

1981 - When we lived in Argentina, Anne Dressler and I would run to our house for these & beg mom to keep making us more slices.

• 2 packages active dry yeast
• 6 C flour
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1 T sugar
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 C milk
• 1/2 C water
• Cornmeal

Combine 3 cups flour, yeast, sugar, salt and soda. Heat liquids until very warm. Add to dry mixture; beat well. Stir in rest of flour to make a stiff batter. Spooin into two 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 in pans that have been greased and sprinkled with cornmeal. Sprinkle tops with cornmeal. Cover & let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes.

Bake at 400 for 25 minutes. Remove from pans immediately & cool.

To serve: slice and toast!