Homemade English Muffin Loaves Recipe

Enjoy the taste of freshly baked English muffins with this simple and delicious homemade English Muffin Loaves recipe. These loaves have the classic nooks and crannies texture and are perfect for toasting and slathering with butter or your favorite spreads. The recipe requires basic ingredients and is easy to follow even for beginners. With a total preparing time of 2 hours, including rising and baking, you can have warm and fluffy English muffin loaves right in your kitchen.

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon cornmeal

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, and yeast.
2. Heat the milk and water in a small saucepan until warm (110-115°F).
3. Gradually add the warm milk mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring well after each addition.
4. Beat the dough for 2 minutes until smooth.
5. Pour the batter into two greased 5x3-inch loaf pans.
6. Sprinkle the tops with cornmeal.
7. Cover the pans with greased plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for about 45-60 minutes until doubled in size.
8. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
9. Bake the loaves for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
10. Remove from the pans and cool on wire racks before slicing.

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