Description
A delightful and airy loaf filled with melty chocolate that feels fancy yet is easy to bake at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl mix flour and salt. Add the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla to the yeast mixture and stir.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients to form a dough.
- Knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth. Keep your hands slightly floured to avoid sticky drama.
- Add chocolate chips and knead until evenly distributed.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Punch down the dough, shape it into a loaf, and place it in a loaf pan.
- Let it rise again for 30 minutes.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before slicing.
Notes
This recipe is forgiving and allows for ingredient substitutions. Experiment with different flavors or add-ins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: panettone, chocolate, baking, dessert, Italian bread