WALNUT COCOA BREAD

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In her kitchen in Kissimmee, Florida, Margaret Beyersdorf lets her bread machine do the work when making this tender loaf. Its quick prep time and combination of brown sugar, walnuts and cocoa will help make it a favorite in your home, too.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 3h10m

Yield 1 loaf (1-1/2 pounds, 16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2/3 cup warm milk (70° to 80°)
1/3 cup water (70° to 80°)
5 tablespoons butter, softened
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
5 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups bread flour
2-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
2/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

In bread machine pan, place the first eight ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. , Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed). , Just before the final kneading (your bread machine may audibly signal this), add the walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.