ENGLISH MUFFIN BREAD
2 pkgs. dry yeast
6 c. flour
1 tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
2 c. milk
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. water
Cornmeal
Set 2 Dutch ovens over the fire to warm. Heat liquids until warm. Add to about half of the flour and the rest of the ingredients. Stir in rest of the flour to make a stiff batter. Divide batter in half and spoon into 2 greased loaf pans that have been sprinkled with cornmeal. Sprinkle top of bread with cornmeal. Place one pan in each Dutch oven and cover with lid. Let rise in warmed Dutch oven 45 minutes. Set ovens on hot coals and also spread coals on top. Bake until done, about 45 to 60 minutes. (In conventional oven bake 25 minutes at 400 degrees.) Allow 2 hours of preparation time before serving.