c("Cream sugar and shortening in mixer, beat in eggs one at a time, add vanilla.  Add everything else and mix thoroughly.", "Pour into a greased crock pot bread insert.  Cook 3 hours on high, or until the bread tests done with a wooden pick.", "Let stand until it's medium cool to the touch before unmolding.  Serve with butter.  You can also dust the bread with powdered sugar.", "Possible modifications:  no cocoa; substitute 2 tsp cinnamon and 1 tsp nutmeg for cocoa; substitute 1 cup brown sugar for the white sugar."
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