Chocolate Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Stir the first 3 ingredients in a large mixing bowl; let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes.
2. 2
   Mix the flour, sugar, cocoa and salt in another bowl.
3. 3
   Stir 1 1/4 cups water, the egg yolk and butter into dissolved yeast; then stir in the flour mixture, 1 cup at a time, with your hands.
4. 4
   Stir in the chocolate chips last.
5. 5
   Knead on a lightly floured surface until velvety, elastic and moist, 8 to 10 minutes.
6. 6
   If done in a mixer, follow the same stages but add the chocolate chips together with the flour using the paddle.
7. 7
   When it is blended, change to the dough hook and knead 2 minutes at low speed then 2 minutes at medium speed.
8. 8
   Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let rise about 2 hours.
9. 9
   Punch the dough down and cut in half.
10. 10
    Shape into round loaves and place on an oiled baking sheet.
11. 11
    Cover with a towel and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
12. 12
    Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
13. 13
    Bake for 15 minutes, reduce the heat to 375 degrees F and bake 30 minutes longer.
14. 14
    Cool on a rack.
15. 15
    Slice and enjoy for breakfast or a snack.