Homemade English Muffin Bread

Name: Homemade English Muffin Bread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 2 loaves.
Ingredients: 5 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 2 cups warm milk (110° to 115°); 1/2 cup warm water (120° to 130°); Cornmeal

Most of my cooking and baking is from scratch, and I think it's worth the time and effort. Everyone enjoys homemade goodies like this delicious bread. —Elsie Trippett, Jackson, Michigan

Ingredients

5 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups warm milk (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup warm water (120° to 130°)
Cornmeal

Directions

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast, sugar, salt and baking soda. Add warm milk and water; beat on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl occasionally. Beat on high 3 minutes. Stir in remaining flour (batter will be stiff). Do not knead.
Grease two 8x4-in. loaf pans. Sprinkle pans with cornmeal. Spoon batter into pans and sprinkle cornmeal on top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375°. Bake 35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 83 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 165mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as English Muffin Bread in Cookin' Up Country Breakfasts Cookbook

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kimspacc

Sep 29, 2019

This is an easy, no-knead bread that is also great for sandwiches.
annrms

Feb 19, 2016

Been making this for years....very good and easy to make.
christine joyce

Oct 11, 2009

this sounds so easy and good. Can't wait to try it.
cherrylady

Jun 27, 2009

This recipe is so simple! Delicious for Saturday morning breakfast -- with an extra loaf to share with the neighbor!