5 1/2 to 6 1/2 c. unsifted all-purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. cornmeal
2 pkg. active dry yeast
1/4 c. butter, softened
2 c. very warm water
1/2 c. molasses

In large bowl, thoroughly combine 2 1/2 cups flour, salt, cornmeal and yeast; add butter. Gradually add water and molasses to dry ingredients; beat 2 minutes at medium speed. Add 1/2 cup flour and beat 2 more minutes at high speed. Stir in enough additional flour to make a soft dough. Turn out on floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes.

Place in greased bowl, turning to grease surface. Cover; let rise in warm place until doubled. Punch down. Turn out on floured surface; divide in half and shape into loaves. Place in 2 greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 inch loaf pans. cover; let rise until doubled. Bake in 375 degree gas oven 35 minutes or until done. Remove from pans and cool on wire racks. Makes 2 loaves.