It is a cold day in Dallas. Brrrr. I can't help but think that some fresh bread would be wonderful and Mister has been asking for some English Muffin Bread. This seems like the perfect time to do something sweet for him and fill the house with warmth and love at the same time.Shall we get started?
First up -- Combine 3 cups of flour, 2 pkgs yeast, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 2 teaspoons of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda in a large bowl. In a separate bowl combine 2 cups of milk and 1/2 cup of water and heat until very warm (120-130 degrees).
Add the fluids to the dry mixture and beat well.
Add enough flour to make a still batter -- approximately another 2 1/2 - 3 cups.
Spoon into 2 8 1/2 x 4 1/2" pans that have been greased and sprinkled with cornmeal. Sprinkle tops with additional cornmeal.
Cover and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes. Goodness but I love the smell of yeast breads rising.
Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes. Remove from pans immediately and cool. Don't these look wonderful? And the smell ---- oh the house smells soooo good.
I go back out to the kitchen to check on my bread. Hmmmm. There are telltale signs on one of the loaves that Mister has been snitching. Upon confronting him, he smiles and tells me that he literally picked it up and took a bite. I think he's excited to have his bread.
The next step is to slice and toast. Top it off with some homemade jam the world is just so wonderful.
Truly yummy and Mister is full of smiles.
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