If you’re looking to take your Christmas holiday to the next level than this classic Italian Panettone Recipe is the perfect light, fluffy delicious recipe to get you there!
Preheat the oven to 350°. Sprinkle the yeast into a bowl with the warm water and milk and whisk in 1 tablespoon of the sugar. Let sit for 5 to 7 minutes or until it becomes very foamy.
Next, whisk in the rest of the sugar, 1 egg, salt, vanilla, orange zest, and melted butter until combined and transfer it to a standing mixer with the hook attachment.
Add the chocolate chips and fold them in the dough. Put the dough into a prepared 4” tall by 8” cake pan or use a panettone liner and let rise for more 30 minutes.
Brush the top of the bread with the egg white and sprinkle on the 1 tablespoon of sugar and bake at 350° for 60 to 70 minutes or until browned on top and the inside is cooked.