Whisk together your flour, salt, sugar, baking soda, and yeast together in the bowl of a standing mixer.
In a separate, microwave-safe bowl, mix together the water, oil, and milk. Heat the mixture to a temperature between 120° and 130° Fahrenheit (48° to 54° Celsius).
Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and mix on high for about a minute until well incorporated.
Grease your 8 1/2-inch by 4 1/2-inch baking pan and lightly sprinkle the bottom and sides with cornmeal to keep the dough from sticking.
Transfer the dough to the pan and smooth the dough as much as you can.
Cover your dough with plastic wrap and let it rise until the dough has crowned the rim of the pan, about 45 minutes to an hour.
Preheat your oven to 400° Fahrenheit (204° Celsius). Remove the cover on your dough and bake for 22 to 27 minutes. Your bread should look golden brown.
Let your bread cool in the pan for 5 minutes then turn it out onto a rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.