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 - 130 degrees F. 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 into 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 immediately from pans so crust won't become soggy. Cool; slice and toast as needed.

(NOTE: You can substitute 3 cups whole wheat flour and 1 tablespoon honey if desired.)