Schlotsky's Bread

Ingredients

• 0.5 cups warm water , 110 degrees F/45 degrees C
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 0.25 teaspoons baking soda
• 1.5 teaspoons warm water , 110 degrees F/45 degrees C
• 0.75 cups warm milk , 110 degrees F/45 degrees C
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 2.5 cups bread flour
• 2 tablespoons cornmeal

Instructions

1. 1

   In a small bowl stir together the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir to dissolve and set aside.

2. 2

   In a large bowl dissolve baking soda with the 1 1/2 teaspoons warm water. Add the warm milk, salt, and one cup of the flour. Beat with a wire whisk until smooth. Beat in yeast mixture and remaining flour. Batter should be thick, sticky, and smooth.

3. 3

   Prepare 2 pie pans with non-stick spray. Dust pans with cornmeal. Place 1/2 dough in each pie pan. Batter will spread during rising time. Spray top of dough with non-stick cooking spray. Cover and let rise for one hour.

4. 4

   Repeat spraying of bread with non-stick cooking spray. Bake in a preheated 375 degree F (190 degrees C) for 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Allow to cool for an hour before slicing.