Servings: 2 loaves

2 packages dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp = 1 pkg) or 4 1/2 tsp 2 packages dry yeast (2 ¼ tsp = 1 pkg) or 4 ½ tsp
5 cups flour 5 cups flour
1 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp sugar
2 tsp salt 2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda ¼ tsp baking soda
1/2 cup water ½ cup water
2 cups milk 2 cups milk
Cornmeal Cornmeal

Grease pans and sprinkle with cornmeal.
Heat milk and water until very warm (120 to 130).
Add 3 cups flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and soda. Beat well.
Stir in the rest of the flour to make a stiff batter.
Spoon into two bread pans.
Let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes.
Sprinkle tops of bread with cornmeal before baking.
Microwave each loaf on high power for 6 min 30 seconds. Allow to rest 5 minutes before removing from pans.
If baking in oven, 350° for about 30 to 45 minutes