When I’d first started this blog, I was told that it was best to keep it strictly cookie related. Now, with the passing of a few months, I’ve happily learned differently. As long as my posts are all baking related, I will love to share what I’m making with you and I hope you will indulge me as I try to inspire and entertain you.
I hope you will enjoy this recipe for English Muffin Bread. It’s fast, easy and delicious. It made a wonderful gift for my friend who was going through a particularly difficult time. Make it for someone you care about. All those nooks and crannies will hold a lot of love inside 
5 C. all purpose flour, divided
2 packages (1/4 oz. each) active dry yeast
1 T. sugar
2 t. salt
1/4 t. baking soda
2 C. warm fat free milk (120° – 130°)
1/2 C. warm water (120°-130°)
3 T. cornmeal, divided
In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 C. flour, yeast, sugar, salt and baking soda.
Add warm milk and water: beat on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping bowl occasionally.
Allow mixture to sit for 10 minutes to become light and foamy.
In the meantime, prepare two 8″x4″x2″ loaf pans by spraying them with a non stick cooking spray and then dusting the bottom and sides of each pan with cornmeal.
Add the remaining flour to the yeast, salt and sugar mixture and incorporate well. A wooden spoon works best for this as the mixture will be somewhat stiff. Do not knead.
Spoon the dough evenly into the two prepared pans. If needed, spray the tops of the loaves with cooking spray and use your fingers to gently distribute the dough evenly in the loaf pans. Sprinkle the tops of each loaf with a small amount of cornmeal.
Now is the best time for you to pose for a picture with your loaves before they go off for their rest. This step is totally optional but it does help add to the love of the finished product, so I highly recommend doing so. Plus…it’s fun
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
Bake at 375° for 35 minutes or until they’re golden brown. Remove immediately from pans and cool.
Now you’re ready to cut and serve, or give your friend a quick and simple pick me up. Either way, you’ve created a winner in the kitchen with just a few simple ingredients and a small amount of time.
Enjoy it in good health (and lot’s of butter)!
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That bread looks WONDERFUL — such a creative on english muffins!
Thanks for the comment on my blog! I’m excited for tomorrow (finally got my last brownies out of the oven… whew). Looking forward to meeting you as well… and getting to see these beautiful cookies
I have to make this. Love Eng Muff loaf and haven’t madeit in years.
wow — what an excellent idea!! I must try this
Renee…you go, girl! It’s YOUR blog!!! Post whatever you want…we want to see it!
I am really wishing I had this waiting for me in the morning. A little butter, a little apricot jam….
Your English Muffin Bread looks wonderful, I can almost taste it with lots of butter and jam! What a thoughtful gift for your friend. I’m sure it warmed her heart.
Keep posting anything you make, cookies, bread, everything!