Description
A soft and airy Italian chocolate panettone with a tender crumb and rich chocolate pieces, perfect for festive occasions.
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 cup dark chocolate chunks or chips
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast in warm milk and let sit until frothy.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add yeast mixture, eggs, vanilla, and orange zest, mixing into a sticky dough.
- Knead in softened butter until smooth and elastic.
- Fold in chocolate chunks evenly.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1.5–2 hours.
- Punch down and shape into a ball, then place in a panettone mold.
- Let rise again for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Brush top with milk and melted butter.
- Bake for 35–45 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Use different chocolate types for variation.
- Add dried fruits or nuts for extra texture.
- Ensure proper kneading and rising for a fluffy texture.
- Store at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
