Cocoa Bread

Description

 * 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

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 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.