1935 Chocolate Bread

== Description ==
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group
== Ingredients ==
* 1 package dry yeast
* ½ cup warm milk (105 °F to 115 °F)
* 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
== Directions ==
# Dissolve yeast in warm milk; let stand 5 minutes.
# Sift together 1½ cups flour, sugar, cocoa, and salt; set aside.
# Combine dissolved yeast, egg, shortening, pecans, and vanilla; mix well.
# Gradually add flour mixture to make a soft dough.
# Turn dough out onto a surface sprinkled with remaining ½ cup flour; knead 10 minutes or until smooth and elastic.
# Place in a well-greased bowl, turning to grease top.
# Cover and let rise in a warm place (85 degrees), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
# Punch dough down; turn out onto a floured surface, and shape into a loaf.
# Place in a greased 7½ x 3 x 2-inch loaf-pan.
# Brush top with oil; cover and repeat rising procedure 1 hour.
# Bake at 375 °F for 40 minutes or until loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
# Remove bread from pan immediately; cool on wire rack.
# Enjoy.
Category:World Recipes
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