Schlotzsky's Bread
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1/2 cup warm water (110F)
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons warm water (110F)
3/4 cup warm milk (110F)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups bread flour
2 tablespoons cornmeal for dusting pans

In a small bowl stir together the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir to dissolve and set aside.

In a large bowl dissolve baking soda with the 1 1/2 teaspoons warm water. Add the warm milk, salt, and one cup of the flour. Beat with a wire whisk
until smooth. Beat in yeast mixture and remaining flour. Batter should be thick, sticky, and smooth.

Prepare two pie pans with non-stick spray. Dust pans with cornmeal.

Place half of the dough in each pie pan. Batter will spread during rising time. Spray top of dough with non-stick cooking spray. Cover and let rise for one hour.

Repeat spraying of bread with non-stick cooking spray.

Bake in a preheated 375 degree F (190 degrees C) for 20 minutes.

Allow to cool for an hour before slicing.