English Muffin Bread

2 cups milk
1/2 cup water
5-6 cups flour
2 packages dry yeast
1 Tbsp sugar
2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
Cornmeal

Combine milk and water in small saucepan. Heat over low heat until liquids are very warm (120F - 130F)

Place 4 cups flour, yeast, sugar, salt and baking soda in mixer bowl. Attach dough hook and mix for 15 seconds. Gradually add warm liquids to flour mixture. Mix about 1 1/2 minutes.

Add remaining flour 1/2 cup at a time. (I've always used just 5 cups with a sprinkle more if it is sticking to the mixer bowl) Knead for 2 minutes longer. Dough will be very sticky.

Spread dough into two 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 loaf pans that have been greased and sprinkled with cornmeal. Cover and let rise in warm place, for 45 minutes.

Bake at 400F for 25 minutes. Remove from pans immediately and cool on wire racks. Makes 2 loaves.