Italian Panettone With Chocolate: A Delicious Twist on Tradition
Experience the classic taste of Italian panettone with a delightful chocolate twist. This recipe combines traditional ingredients with rich chocolate flavor for a festive treat.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 large loaf 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk and yeast; let sit for 5 minutes.
- Add eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and melted butter to the mixture and whisk well.
- Gradually incorporate flour, cocoa powder, and salt until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth, then fold in chocolate chips.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1-2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it in a panettone mold.
- Let it rise for another hour, then bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of orange zest to the dough.
- Pair the panettone with a glass of sweet dessert wine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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