5 1/2 c. flour, divided
2 pkgs. dry yeast
1 tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
2 c. milk
1/2 c. water
1/4 c. cornmeal

Combine 3 cups flour with yeast, sugar, salt and baking soda. Heat milk and water until very warm, 120 to 130 degrees. Add to dry mixture, beat well. Add enough flour to make a stiff batter.

Grease 2 (8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch) loaf pans; sprinkle bottoms and sides with cornmeal. Spoon batter onto pans. Sprinkle tops with cornmeal. Cover pans and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes. Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes. Remove loaves from pans immediately so crust won't get soggy. Cool. Slice and toast as needed. Makes 2 loaves.