Cocoa Bread

Ingredients

 * 1/4 c. unsweetened Cocoa Powder
 * 1/4 c. sugar
 * 1/2 tsp. salt
 * 1 c. milk
 * 3 TBS shortening
 * 1 yeast cake
 * 1/4 c. lukewarm [[water]
 * About 3-1/2 c. flour

Directions

 * 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 enoughflour 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.
 * 10) Makes 1 loaf.