This recipe teaches you how to make delicious homemade English muffin bread from scratch. With its perfect texture and delightful taste, this bread is sure to become a favorite in your household. It's great for toasting and makes a fantastic addition to breakfast or brunch. The best part is that you don't need any special equipment to make this bread – just some basic ingredients and a loaf pan.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 1/4 cups warm milk
- 1/2 cup warm water
- Cornmeal, for dusting
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, and yeast.
- Add the warm milk and warm water to the dry ingredients. Stir until the dough comes together.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes, or until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and sprinkle it with cornmeal.
- Punch down the risen dough and transfer it to the prepared loaf pan. Spread it evenly in the pan.
- Sprinkle the top of the dough with additional cornmeal.
- Cover the pan with the kitchen towel and let the dough rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
- Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
