Microwave English Muffin Bread ...p87

Ready to rise

Bread cooked in a microwave?  My husband's mother, way back in the late 70s, ahead of the times, took a microwave cooking class when the rest of us were terrified that the machine was going to cook the cook and not the contents.  I'm not sure how much the fear was warranted, but the story of the elderly woman who, desiring to quickly dry her poodle by placing it in the microwave, only to have it go poof! had all of us scared to attempt anything more than reheating our leftovers or boiling water....and that at arm's length.

Risen to the top of the loaf pan, now ready to bake.

Well, most of us are still here and the microwave has become standard equipment in just about every household in America.  And if the only thing I ever cooked in a microwave was this bread, I would want one on my counter.

Fully baked loaves.....still pale, ready to be sliced and toasted.

This bread is so easy to make, I often am baffled as to why I don't make it regularly!  If you just slice and eat, you'll find it bland -  this bread is designed to be toasted - just like English Muffins.   Along with some tasty jam, it makes a lovely Christmas gift for your friends and neighbors.

Hardy Appetit!

MICROWAVE ENGLISH MUFFIN BREAD
-makes 2 loaves

Grits
2 cups milk
1 cup water
5 1/2 cups flour
2 envelopes dry yeast
1 T sugar
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda

Grease two 8 1/2" x 8 1/4" loaf pans (microwaveable).  Sprinkle with grits, shake out excess.  Cobine milk and water.  Heat on high for 3-4 minutes.  Mix 3 cups flour, yeast, salt, sugar, and baking soda in large bowl.  Add warm milk to mixture and beat well.  Blend in remaining flour and stir until dough is soft.  Divide dough in half.  Cover and let rise in warm, draft free area for 45 min. (until dough rises to top of loaf pan).  Cook loaves one at a time on high for 6-6 1/2 min., turning pan once.  Elevate baking pan.  Let stand for 5 minutes before toasting and serving.