Mocha Bread (Yeast Bread)

Directions

1. 1
   Heat the coffee and water to 110 - 130 deg F.
2. 2
   Melt the chocolate chips and butter together.
3. 3
   In the bowl of a standing mixer, mix 4 c flour, salt, brown sugar, yeast and cocoa powder.
4. 4
   On low speed, slowly add the water and coffee.
5. 5
   Mix until incorporated, scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary.
6. 6
   Add the chocolate/butter mixture and the egg.
7. 7
   Increase the speed of your mixer to medium, add the remaining flour a couple of tablespoons at a time, until the dough forms a ball and scrapes the sides of the bowl pretty well clean.
8. 8
   Knead in the mixer for 5 - 7 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
9. 9
   Remove the dough from the bowl, knead briefly on a very lightly floured counter.
10. 10
    Form the dough into a ball, place it back in the bowl, cover it with a lint free towel and let it rise until doubled in size - 45 minutes to an hour.
11. 11
    Punch the dough down, shape into two round loaves. Cover and let rise again, until double, about 30 - 45 minutes.
12. 12
    Preheat the oven to 350.
13. 13
    Mix the 2 tbsp milk and the 2 tbsp melted butter in a small bowl. Brush over the tops of your loaves.
14. 14
    Bake for 35 - 40 minutes.