Microwave English Muffin Loaf

cathyfood's Note:

Simple to make with the texture of english muffins. A real money-saver! Try substituting some whole wheat flour and add a little honey & cinnamon for a change of taste. I've used this recipe for at least 30 years.

• Total Time: 42 mins
• Prep Time: 35 mins
• Cook Time: 7 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 12

Yield: 1.0 loaf

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 1/2 teaspoons fast rise yeast
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons cornmeal

Directions:

1. Set aside 1 cup flour.
2. In a large plastic pitcher or glass bowl, combine remaining flour, sugar, salt, soda and yeast.
3. Measure water and milk together in glass measure, and heat in microwave until warm, approximately 110 - 120 degrees F.
4. Add liquids to flour in bowl. Beat well. Stir in reserved flour to make a stiff batter.
5. Prepare a glass loaf pan: grease generously and sprinkle with cornmeal. Spoon batter into the pan, sprinkle top with cornmeal. Cover with waxed paper.
6. Cook in the microwave 1 minute at 50% power, then rest 10 minutes.
7. Repeat twice more.
8. Bake in microwave 6 ½ minutes at 100% power. Rest 5 minutes in pan.
9. Remove from pan to rack, cool completely.
10. Slice and toast, and serve with butter and jam.