1935 Chocolate Bread


 * 1935 chocolate bread


 * 1 Package dry yeast
 * 1/2 Cup Warm milk (105 to 115 Degrees)
 * 2 Cups Sifted all-purpose flour -- Divided
 * 3 Tablespoons sugar
 * 3 Tablespoons cocoa
 * 1 Teaspoon salt
 * 1 egg -- Beaten
 * 1 Teaspoon shortening -- Melted
 * 1 Cup pecans -- Chopped
 * 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract

vegetable oil

Dissolve yeast in Warm milk; Let Stand 5 Minutes. Sift Together 1-1/2 CupsFlour, sugar, cocoa, And salt; Set Aside. Combine Dissolved yeast, egg, shortening, pecans, And vanilla; Mix Well. Gradually Add flour Mixture ToMake a Soft Dough. Turn Dough Out Onto a Surface Sprinkled With Remaining (85 Degrees), Free From Drafts, 1 Hour or Until Doubled in Bulk. Punch DoughDown; Turn Out Onto a Floured Surface, And Shape Into a Loaf. Place in aGreased 7-1/2 x 3 x 2-Inch Loaf-Pan. Brush Top With oil; Cover AndRepeat Rising Procedure 1 Hour. Bake at 375 Degrees For 40 Minutes or UntilLoaf Sounds Hollow When Tapped. Remove bread From Pan Immediately; Cool OnWire Rack.
 * 1/2 Cup flour; Knead ?10 Minutes or Until Smooth And Elastic. Place in aWell-Greased Bowl, Turning to Grease Top. Cover And Let Rise in a Warm Place

Enjoy.

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 * World Recipes Y-Group