Chocolate panettone

Want to bring an Italian Christmas specialty to the table? Then you can't go wrong with this authentic panettone recipe. You'll notice that it is quite an elaborate process and it may require a few trials to get the doughs completely right. Yet the pleasure of making it and seeing all those happy faces when people enjoy your panettone are a bright perspective.
Level:
Medium

Second dough

Ingredients: Second dough

  • 1.1 lb
    flour
  • 7.1 oz
    CP
  • 0.9 oz
    orange essential oil
  • 4
    vanilla bean

Preparation: Second dough

Add to the first dough and mix.

Ingredients: Second dough

  • 1.3 lb
    cane sugar
  • 9.5 oz
    egg yolks
  • 8.8 oz
    honey

Preparation: Second dough

Add and mix until the dough is smooth (± 20 minutes).

Ingredients: Second dough

  • 9.5 oz
    egg yolks
  • 1.4 oz
    salt

Preparation: Second dough

Add and mix until fully absorbed.

Ingredients: Second dough

  • 2.0 lb
    softened butter

Preparation: Second dough

Add and absorb.

Ingredients: Second dough

  • 9.5 oz
    egg yolks

Preparation: Second dough

Add and mix thoroughly.

Ingredients: Second dough

  • 14.1 oz
    cold water

Preparation: Second dough

Add.

Ingredients: Second dough

Preparation: Second dough

Pour on and incorporate.

Scale the dough (500-1000 or 1500 g) and roll into balls. Place inside paper moulds. Set the prover for 30-40 minutes at approximately 28°C. Let the cakes rise until three quarters of the moulds, then cut a cross on top. This process may take 6 to 8 hours, depending on the climate and the dough’s leavening power.