Crites Family Stuff

Description

Old recipe, but delicious!

Ingredients for 32 servings

• 2 tbsp yeast
• 6 cups flour
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 cups milk
• .25 tsp baking soda
• .5 cup water
• Cornmeal

Steps

1. Combine 3 cups flour, yeast, sugar, salt and soda. Heat liquids until very warm (120F - 130F). Add to dry mixture. Beat well. Stir in the rest of the flour to make a very stiff batter. Spoon into 2 loaf pans (8-1/2 x 4-1/2) that have been greased and coated with cornmeal. Sprinkle tops with cornmeal. Cover and let rise in warm place for 45 minutes. Bake at 400F for 25 minutes. Remove from pans immediately and cool.
2. Microwave Directions: Reduce flour to 3 cups in the first step and 2 cups in the second. Mix and let rise as directed above. Microwave each loaf on high for 6-1/2 minutes. Surface of loaf will be flat and pale in color. Allow to rest for 5 minutes in pan before removing. To serve: slice and toast. Each loaf will make about 16 slices.

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