Ingredients

The following ingredients have 16 Servings
  • 4 1/2 cups flour (you may need less or a little more)
  • 2 tablespoons yeast (or 2 packets)
  • 1 tablespoon honey (or sugar)
  • 1/4 cup warm water (110F)
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 1/4 cups warm milk (110F)
  • Butter and cornmeal for greasing and dusting the pans

Instruction

  • Mix the yeast, honey, and water. Set aside.
  • Stir the salt, baking soda, and flour together.
  • Add the milk and one cup of the flour to the yeast mixture.
  • Blend well.
  • Add the remaining flour, OR ENOUGH TO GIVE YOU A SOFT GOOPY DOUGH and beat.
  • You should have a very soft, goopy dough. Yes. I said goopy. See the video for a visual.
  • Spoon the dough into 2 loaf pans that have been greased and dusted with the cornmeal.
  • Set aside in a warm place until the batter has doubled and is at the top of the pans, or a little above. This may take 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 425F
  • Dust the tops of the loaves with cornmeal and bake for 15 minutes or so. Loaf will sound hollow when tapped.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes if you want a crisper, more golden crust.
  • Cool and slice.