5 c. all purpose flour
1 tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
2 pkgs. Rapid Rise yeast
2 c. milk
1/2 c. water
Cornmeal

Set aside 1 cup flour. In large bowl, combine remaining flour, sugar, salt, soda and yeast. Heat liquids until very warm, 125 to 130 degrees. Add to dry mixture; beat well. Stir in reserved flour. Spoon into 2 (8 1/2" x 4 1/2" or 9"x5") glass loaf pans that have been greased and sprinkled with cornmeal. Sprinkle tops with cornmeal. Cover. Microwave on medium power (50%) for 1 minute. Let rest 10 minutes. Repeat again, cooking and resting, allowing dough to double in size.

To bake, microwave each loaf separately on High (100%) power for 6 minutes and 30 seconds. Surface of loaf will be flat and pale in color. Allow to rest in pan for 5 minutes. To serve, slice and toast. Makes 2 loaves.