Description
A sweet, pillowy loaf filled with chocolate chips, offering the cozy vibes of classic panettone without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup milk, warmed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together warm milk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and orange zest.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Punch down the dough and fold in chocolate chips.
- Shape the dough into a loaf and place it in a greased loaf pan.
- Let it rise again for about 30-45 minutes.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before slicing.
Notes
If the milk is too hot, it will kill the yeast. Measure flour loosely for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: panettone, chocolate chip, loaf, dessert, easy baking