Description
This Italian Panettone with Chocolate is a delightful twist on the traditional holiday bread. Soft, fluffy, and filled with chocolate chips, it’s perfect for festive gatherings or as a sweet treat any time of the year.
Ingredients
- 3 ¾ cups (450g) all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup (75g) sugar
- 1 packet (7g) active dry yeast
- ⅔ cup (160ml) warm milk
- 2 eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp orange zest
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (170g) chocolate chips
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm milk and let it sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the eggs, egg yolks, vanilla extract, orange zest, and the yeast mixture.
- Mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Add the softened butter gradually, kneading until fully incorporated. The dough should be slightly sticky but elastic.
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 2–3 hours or until doubled in size.
- After rising, punch down the dough and mix in the chocolate chips evenly.
- Place the dough into a panettone mold or high-sided baking pan lined with parchment paper.
- Let the dough rise again for 1–2 hours, until it reaches near the top of the mold.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 40–45 minutes or until golden brown and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool completely before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for better results.
- You can substitute chocolate chips with dried fruits or nuts if desired.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freezes well for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
