Cocoa Bread

Description

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Cocoa Bread

• Makes 1 loaf

Ingredients

• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¼ cup sugar
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup milk
• 3 tbsp shortening
• 1 yeast cake
• ¼ cup lukewarm water
• about 3½ cups flour

Procedures

1. Mix the cocoa, Sugar, and salt.
2. Add the milk, which has been scalded, and the shortening.
3. Let stand until lukewarm and add the yeast, which has been softened in lukewarm water.
4. Add enough flour to make a dough which can be handled and knead until smooth and elastic.
5. Let rise until doubled in bulk.
6. Cut down and knead again.
7. Shape into a loaf, place in a greased pan, and let rise until doubled in bulk.
8. Bake in a moderate (350°F) oven for about 1 hour.
9. Half a cup of walnut meats may be added to the dough at the second kneading.