Cocoa Bread

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 3 hours Prep: 25 minutes Cook: 40-50 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 847 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 2 loaves suggest servings
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Ingredients

5 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 each yeast, compressed compressed
1/4 cups vegetable shortening
2 large eggs well beaten
2 cups milk scalded and cooled
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

Soften yeast and dissolve 1 tablespoon sugar in lukewarm milk.

Add 3 cups flour and beat until smooth.

Cover and set aside to rise in a warm place until light.

Add shortening and sugar, which have been creamed together, eggs, cocoa, salt, and remainder of flour or enough to make a soft dough.

Knead lightly and place in well-oiled bowl.

Cover and set in a warm place until double in bulk - about 2 hours.

Form into loaves.

Place in well-oiled bread pans, filling them 1/2 full.

Cover and let rise again until double in bulk.

Bake in hot oven (425 F) 40- 50 minuutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 355g
Amount per Serving
Calories 847 9% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.0g13%
 Saturated Fat 3.0g17%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 116mg39%
Sodium 387mg16%
Total Carbohydrate 169.0g56%
 Dietary Fiber 9.0g34%
 Sugars 32.0g
Protein 27.0g55%
Vitamin A 7%  Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 20%  Iron 56%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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