3 1/4 -3 3/4 cups all-purpose flou
2/3 c Sugar
1/3 c Unsweetened coca powder
2 pk Rapid rise yeast
3/4 ts Salt
2/3 c Milk
1/4 c Water
1/4 c Butter/margarine
1 Egg
1 tb Pure vanilla extract
1/3 c Milk chocolate or peanut
Butter morsels
Decorations (optional) are
Jelly beans, icing and or c.
In large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, cocoa powder, undissolved yeast
and salt. Heat milk, water and butter until very warm (120-130 degrees).
Gradually add to dry ingredients; beat 2 minutes at medium speed of
electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally. Add egg, vanilla and 1/2 cup
flour, beat 2 minutes at high speed, scraping bowl occasionally. With
spoon, stir in enough additional flour to make soft dough. Knead on lightly
floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 4-6 minutes. Cover, let
rest on floured surface 10 minutes. Divide dough in half. For body, knead
chocolate morsels into 1 half, form into ball. Place on bottom end of large
greased baking sheet; flatten to make 5-inch round. For head, remove 1/3 of
remaining half, form into ball. Place on large baking sheet above body,
flatten slightly, pinching to attach. For nose, pinch off 1/2 inch ball
from remaining dough; place on center of head. Divide remaining dough into
4 equal portions, roll each to form 6-inch rope. For arms, arrange 2 ropes
across body; attach by tucking one end of each under body. Shape remaining
ropes into ears; arrange above head. Attach by tucking one end of each
under head. Cover, let rise in warm draft-free place until doubled in
size, about 30-45 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes or until
done, covering aluminum foil after 20 minutes to prevent excess browning.
Remove from sheet; cool on wire rack. Decorate as desired.
From
Yields
1 Loaf