In a small bowl, mix the quarter cup of water with honey.
Sprinkle the two tablespoons of active dry yeast into the honey water and let it sit.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the four and a half cups of all-purpose flour, one cup of warm milk, two teaspoons of salt, and a quarter teaspoon of baking soda.
Pour the yeast mixture into the flour mixture and stir until everything is well combined.
Gradually add more flour if needed until you achieve a sticky dough.
Prepare two pans by dusting them with cornmeal.
Evenly distribute the dough between the prepared pans.
Sprinkle cornmeal on top of the loaves and cover them to rise for 30 minutes.
