Delicious Homemade English Muffin Bread

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

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, and yeast.
2. Add the warm milk and warm water to the dry ingredients. Stir until the dough comes together.
3. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes, or until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
4. 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.
5. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and sprinkle it with cornmeal.
6. Punch down the risen dough and transfer it to the prepared loaf pan. Spread it evenly in the pan.
7. Sprinkle the top of the dough with additional cornmeal.
8. Cover the pan with the kitchen towel and let the dough rise for another 30 minutes.
9. 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.
10. 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.

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