CHOCOLATE BANANA BREAD

1 cup mashed bananas
1 1/2 eggs
3 tbsp butter
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 1/2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tbsp sugar
3 cups bread flour
2 tsp yeast
3 tbsp chopped walnuts (optional)

Add ingredients to bread machine in order suggested by manufacturer.

As with any bread which derives liquid from the fruit, watch the dough and add milk or water, if necessary, one Tablespoon at a time, until a nice round ball of dough is formed.

Source: The Bread Machine Cookbook III by Donna Rathmell German