All of you blog readers who have a bread machine or 'MAP' at home should try to consider this Mocha loaf. The recipe from Sonia Allison's 'The complete bread machine cookbook' caught my eye as the ingredients looked like an interesting combination. Think chocolate, coffee, a dollop of nutella, a dollop of butter and milk. Doesn't it sound oouuhh-aaahhh already? I just HAD to try it and I wasn't the least deceived.

When I heard the beep of the bread machine, I lifted its lid & I was nearly screamed my head off! It was the 1st time my loaf, (especially for a 1st trial) reached such a height- a 17cm Mocha loaf, can you imagine that!!! Here's a picture to prove it!

Procedure

1. Put the instant yeast first in the breadmaker bucket. Pour the flour over the yeast. Add the rest of the ingredients, and pour the water gently at last.
2. Fit the bucket into the breadmaker and set the programme recommended in the manual (I selected the basic white option).
3. When ready, carefully shake the loaf out of the bucket on to a wire cooling rack and stand the right way up. Leave the loaf for at least 30minutes before cutting.

That bread (cake?) looks amazing! I don't have a bread machine, though I think I would if my kitchen had room for it. And then I would make this wonderful bread!

Valentina, I have been looking for an excuse to rev up my bread machine again. The deep rich flavors sound fantastic! I'll let you know how I do!

Hey Lydia, ohh, bread machine is great! I don't regret buying it!

Hi T.W: please do try it & let met know if you liked it!

I can't live without my bread machine :-) Just wondering, I've never used bread improver before. How does it help and how much do u put in generally per 500g or does it depend on the type of bread? Sorry for all these questions.

Hmm, bread machine sounds like a wise investment! I hope to find a cheap one when I travel soon! :)

Hey Nora,
Just like its name, bread improver improves the texture of the bread, hence, it's soft & fluffy texture. For 500g I'd put 1 1/2-2tsp. I've used the same amount for any type of bread.

Hey Dee! Do get one, it's a blessing!

Look at the size of that bread, sweetie!! I'm in awe - it looks beautiful and so delicious!