Chocolate Yeast Loaf -

1 tablespoon sugar

1/2 cup sugar

1 package yeast

1 cup milk

2 tablespoons butter -- cut in pieces

4 cups bread flour

1 teaspoon salt

2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2 teaspoons instant coffee powder -- not granular

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup black walnuts -- chopped

1/2 cup raisins, seedless

--Serve with: -- 1/2 cup honey

1/2 cup butter

1. Mix the water and 1 tablespoon sugar in mixing cup. Add yeast and 10 minutes until foamy.

2. Warm the milk and butter in a saucepan to about 110 degrees

3. In a large mixing bowl, combine

3-3/4 cups flour, salt, cocoa, coffee

1/2 cup sugar. Blend well.

4. Beat eggs slightly and add the warm milk, butter and vanilla; blend.

5. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 to 6 minutes

2 minutes or so. Add more flour if necessary.

6. Grease a large bowl and place the dough into it, turning to grease

2 hours.

7. Knead the dough a few times, cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 1-1/2 hours.

8. Preheat oven to

350 degrees and place bread near the center of the

25 minutes, then cover loosely with foil and continue baking

30 to 40 minutes longer.

9. Let cool for 10 minutes, then remove from pan and finish cooling on

wire rack. Serve with butter and honey for a real treat.