ENGLISH MUFFIN LOAVES2 cups milk 1/2 cup water 5 to 6 cups all-purpose flour 2 packages active dry yeast 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda cornmeal Combine milk and water in a small saucepan. Heat over low heat until liquids are very warm (120 degrees to 130 degrees.) Place 4 cups flour, yeast, sugar, salt and baking soda in a bowl. Attach bowl and dough hook. Turn to Speed 2 and mix 15 seconds. Gradually add warm liquids to flour mixture, about 30 seconds. Mix 1 minute longer. Continuing on Speed 2, add remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time. Knead on Speed 2 for 2 minutes longer. Dough will be very sticky. Spread dough into two 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch loaf pans that have been greased and sprinkled with cornmeal. Cover; let rise in a warm place, free from draft, for 45 minutes. Bake at 400 degrees F for 25 minutes. Remove from pans immediately and cool on wire racks. Makes 2 loaves Source: KitchenAid
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