posted by bet 03-21-99 6:50 PM
English Muffin Loaves
5 cups all purpose flour, divided
2 pkgs. (1/4 oz. ea.) active dry yeast
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/2 cups warm orange juice (120 to 130 degrees)
1/2 cup warm water (120 to 130 degrees)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
Cornmeal
In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast, sugar cimmamon,
salt and baking soda.
Add orange juice, water and oil; beat on low speed until moistened.
Beat on high for 3 minutes.
Stir in the pecans, apricots and remaining flour to form a stiff batter.
Do not knead.
Grease two 8-inch x 4-inch. x 2-inch loaf pans; sprinkle with cornmeal.
Spoon batter into pans; sprinkle with cornmeal.
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350.
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.
Immediately remove from pans to cool on wire racks.
Slice and toast.
Yield: 2 loaves.