Microwave English Muffin Bread

1 . Stage

Lightly grease a 9x5-inch microwave-safe loaf pan and sprinkle with cornmeal.

2 . Stage

Pour water into a large bowl. Add yeast and stir to dissolve. Add milk, sugar, salt, and baking soda, then add whole wheat flour; beat until well combined. Beat in all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until a soft dough forms.

3 . Stage

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 5 minutes. Shape dough into a loaf and place into the prepared pan.

4 . Stage

Cook, uncovered, in a 650-watt microwave oven set at 50% power for 1 minute. Let rest for 10 minutes.

5 . Stage

Repeat Step 4 one or two times, until loaf has doubled in size.

6 . Stage

Microwave on high until top of loaf is no longer moist, 4 to 6 minutes.

7 . Stage

Remove from the microwave and let stand in the pan for 5 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to finish cooling.