CHOCOLATE PANETTONE

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Celebrate the festive period with a classic Italian sweet bread, panettone. Our chocolate-flavoured version is the perfect homemade gift at Christmas time

Provided by Esther Clark

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

7g sachet fast-action dried yeast
160ml whole milk, warmed to 37C
100g caster sugar
4 large eggs, beaten
4tbsp marsala or sherry
1tsp vanilla extract or paste
500g strong white bread flour
vegetable oil, for drizzling
120g dark chocolate chunks
20 flaked almonds
1½ tbsp pearl sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine the yeast and 1 tbsp of the milk. When the yeast has dissolved, pour in the rest of the milk.
  • Combine the caster sugar, three quarters of the egg, the marsala and vanilla in a bowl. Tip the flour and ½ tsp salt into the bowl of a stand mixer. Make a well in the centre, then tip in the egg and milk mixtures. Mix for 10 mins using a dough hook, until you have a smooth, soft dough. Transfer to a lightly oiled bowl, then cover and leave to rise for 1½ -2 hrs, or until doubled in size.
  • Lightly oil a deep, loose-bottomed 20cm cake tin, then line with baking parchment (it should come 10cm above the top of the cake tin).
  • Tip the dough onto a lightly oiled work surface. Using lightly oiled hands, gently punch down the dough. Tip the chocolate chunks over the dough and briefly knead to combine. Form into a rough ball and transfer to the tin. Leave to rise for about 1 hr until doubled in size.
  • Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Brush the top of the dough with the remaining beaten egg, then scatter over the almonds and pearl sugar, if using. Bake in the centre of the oven for 45-55 mins until golden, then leave to cool completely. Will keep in an airtight container for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 53 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 12 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium

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