English Muffin Bread-Cheddar and Onion

This is Wonderful toasted with Butter or Ham and more Cheddar!

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Yields: 2 loaves

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons cornmeal
• 6  cups flour
• 1⁄3 cup green onion, finely chopped
• 2 (1/4ounce) packages dry active yeast
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 2  teaspoons red pepper flakes
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 2  cups  whole milk
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 2  cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
•  cooking spray

Directions

1. Lightly spray two 81/2 x 2 1/4 inch bread pans-dust with cornmeal and set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
3. In a large mixing bowl combine 3 cups of flour, green onions, yeast, salt, sugar, red pepper flakes and the baking soda.
4. In a medium saucepan heat the milk and water until warm, but not hot.
5. Stir into the flour mixture.
6. Stir in the remaining flour and 1 and 1/2 cups of Cheddar cheese.
7. Divide the dough between the two prepared pans. (the dough is sticky).
8. Lightly coat tops with cooking spray.
9. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm spot until doubled-45 minutes to 1 hour.
10. Bake in hot oven for 20 minutes.
11. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
12. Bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes.
13. Remove and place pans on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
14. Remove from pans and return to wire rack.
15. Cool completely.
16. This bread is best toasted!