Chocolate Nut Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Grease and flour two 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch loaf pans.
3. 3
   Melt the chocolate and butter in a small pan over low heat; set aside to cool.
4. 4
   Stir and toss together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
5. 5
   Place the sugar, eggs, milk, vanilla and nuts in a large mixing bowl and beat them together until blended.
6. 6
   Add the combined dry ingredients and the chocolate mixture and beat just until the batter is smooth.
7. 7
   Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for about 45 minutes, or until a broom straw inserted in the center of a loaf comes out clean.
8. 8
   Remove from the oven and let cool in the pans for about 5 minutes, then turn out onto a rack to cool completely.