Chocolate Tea Bread

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, cocoa, and sugar.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, beat the egg, buttermilk, and melted butter or oil.

4. 4

   Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir well.

5. 5

   Stir in the nuts, raisins, and dates, batter will be stiff.

6. 6

   Spoon into a greased and floured loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 55 minutes.

7. 7

   Cool briefly in pan, then turn out onto cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.

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