Cocoa Bread

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 ½ full.

Cover and let rise again until double in bulk.

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