COCOA BREAD !!!

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My Grandmother Mabel Kennedy Sullivan use to make this as loaves of bread and as buns to eat with butter or as sandwiches. She sometimes added dried fruits and nuts and made the buns smaller and put chocolate frosting on top. ****I don't have my grandmother's recipe, but I know that this is it, as it is an old recipe from...

Provided by Colleen Sowa

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 4h45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

BREAD
1 cake fleischmann's yeast (2-1/4 teaspoons dry yeast)
2 c milk, scalded and cooled
1 Tbsp sugar
5 1/2 c sifted flour
1/2 c sugar
1/2 c cocoa powder
1/4 c butter
2 large eggs
1/2 tsp salt
OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS
dried fruits, nuts, chocolate frosting

Steps:

  • 1. Dissolve the yeast with 1 tablespoon of sugar in lukewarm milk. Add 3 cups of flour and beat until smooth. Cover and set in a warm place to to rise (about 1-1/2 hours). In a bowl: cream together butter and sugar, add the well beaten eggs, cocoa then add the dough batter, and the remaining flour (or enough of it to make a soft dough). Add salt and knead the bread lightly. Put dough into a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth and set in a warm place to rise until doubled in size (about 2 hours). Shape into loaves, place in well greased bread pans, filling them half full. Cover and let rise again until light (about one hour). Bake 40 - 45 minutes in a 350 degree oven.
  • 2. *** You can shape these into dinner rolls or sandwich buns. *** If you put fruit and nuts in the dough, you can form into little buns and frost with chocolate frosting.

Jayden Newman
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This cocoa bread is a must-try for any chocolate lover.


Faryal Mughal
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in my household.


Najma Hisbani
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I made this bread for a bake sale, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Shariar Nafis
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This cocoa bread is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. It's also a great way to use up leftover chocolate chips.


Ruhin Ahmef
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I love the chocolate flavor in this bread. It's not too sweet, and it pairs perfectly with a cup of coffee.


Sultan 81
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This is the best cocoa bread recipe I've ever tried. It's so delicious and easy to make.


Timothy Kamau
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I've made this cocoa bread recipe several times now, and it always turns out perfectly.


Gilbert Wambua
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The cocoa bread was a hit with my family and friends. They all loved the taste and texture.


Rodah Mukukua
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not an experienced baker, but I was able to make this bread without any problems.


Ebou Mendy
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This cocoa bread recipe is a keeper! It turned out so moist and fluffy. I loved the chocolate flavor, and the crust was perfectly crispy.