Panettone is a traditional Italian sweet bread that is typically enjoyed during the Christmas season. This light and fluffy bread is filled with a variety of delicious ingredients, such as dried fruits, nuts, and chocolate. If you want to add a little extra flair to your holiday baking, making your own filled is a fun and rewarding process. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to make filled panettone from scratch.

Ingredients:
– 4 cups all-purpose
– ¼ cup granulated sugar
– 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
– ¾ cup warm milk
– 4 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup mixed dried fruits (such as raisins, candied orange peel, and cranberries)
– ½ cup chopped nuts (such as almonds or walnuts)
– ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
– Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and a pinch of sugar in warm milk. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture, eggs, vanilla extract, and softened butter.

3. Using a wooden spoon or a dough hook attachment on a stand mixer, mix the ingredients until a sticky dough forms.

4. Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead it for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.

5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 to 2 hours, or until it doubles in size.

6. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and add the dried fruits, nuts, and chocolate chips (if desired). Knead the dough again until the fillings are evenly distributed.

7. Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape them into balls. Place each ball into a greased and floured panettone mold or a round cake pan lined with parchment paper.

8. Cover the molds with the kitchen towel and let the dough rise again for about 1 to 2 hours, or until it reaches the rim of the molds.

9. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the panettone for about 30 to 35 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

10. Remove the panettone from the oven and let it cool in the molds for a few minutes. Then transfer them onto a wire rack to cool completely.

11. Once the panettone is completely cooled, dust the tops with powdered sugar for an elegant touch. Slice and serve!

Making filled panettone is a labor of love that yields a delightful treat perfect for sharing with family and friends during the holiday season. With its soft texture, rich flavors, and bursts of sweetness from the dried fruits and nuts, it’s sure to become a new favorite in your festive dessert repertoire. Enjoy your homemade filled panettone with a cup of hot chocolate or a warm mug of coffee, and savor the taste of the holiday spirit.

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