English Muffin Loaf

English Muffin Loaf
6 cups flour, divided
2 pkgs instant yeast
1 tbsp sugar
2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
2 cups milk
1/2 cup water
2 tbsp cornmeal, divided
Sift together 3 cups of flour with the other dry ingredients. Heat the milk and water to 120 to 130 F. Add to the dry mixture. Beat well. Stir in the remaining flour to make a stiff batter. Add a tablespoon of the cornmeal into the bottom of two 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch pans. Spoon the batter over the cornmeal. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes. Bake at 400 F for 25 minutes. Remove from the pans and cool on wire racks