Ingredients
2 C + 1 T flour
1 pkg dry active yeast
2 tsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 C lukewarm skim milk
1/4 tsp baking soda
In large bowl, mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
Pour milk onto dry ingredients, and with a sturdy spoon, stir to form a very thick batter. Beat vigorously for 15-20 seconds (the batter will become very stretchy as you beat). Cover loosely with plastic wrap or a damp towel and let rise in a warm, draft-free place until dough doubles in volume, about 45 minutes.
Spray an 8 x 4" glass loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
Blend baking soda and 1 tablespoon water together and beat it into the bread batter until it becomes stretchy once again.
Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and cover loosely with plastic wrap or a damp towel. Let rise in a warm, draft-free place until it fills the pan about two-thirds to three-quarters full, about 40 minutes.
Microwave on high, uncovered, for 4 minutes, or until no wet spots remain on the top of the loaf.
Cool in pan for 10 minutes, gently but firmly pull back on the sides of the loaf to release from the pan, un-mold and cool completely on a rack. Toast before serving.
PER SERVING: 99 Calories, 3 g Protein, 0 g Fat, 20 g Carbohydrate, 140 mg Sodium, 0 mg Cholesterol, 1 g Dietary Fiber
