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    El Mundo Eats » Bun

    Published: Nov 15, 2018 · Updated: Jun 30, 2021 by Bea & Marco · This post may contain affiliate links · 57 Comments

    Mini Chocolate Panettone

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    Mini chocolate panettone

    Uh? What Is Panettone?

    Even if the name doesn't sound familiar to you, just know that it's definitely one heck of a delicious sweet bread!

    Panettone is actually an Italian sweet bread that's usually consumed during Christmas and New Year.

    What makes panettone special from any other sweet breads is its unique domey shape and its height.

    Typically a panettone would have citrus zest, candied fruits and nuts. If you're wondering on how to make it, then wonder no more my friend. I've got you covered.

    Today I'm sharing a variation of the classic panettone, which is mini chocolate panettone.

    Let's begin!

    Mini Panettone

    Aren't mini and small scaled food so darn cute?

    For this recipe I'm using individual panettone casings. They can hold about 4 oz of dough. Super cute, right?

    What I like about them is that they can stand on their own without me having to put them in mugs or something. The base is also with a thicker paper, perfect to hold the weight of the dough.

    To make it easier, they are exactly how a normal panettone casing would be, but just in a smaller size.

    Do I Need To Flip The Mini Panettone

    A normal sized panettone needs to be flip upside down immediately after baking and maintain that position for a few hours until the panettone is completely cool.

    This will ensure the panettone remains fluffy, not dense and doesn't collapse.

    For the mini panettone, fortunately I don't find the need to flip them. This is because they are small enough to hold their shape without collapsing and at the same time remain soft and fluffy.

    So nope, you don't need to flip mini panettone.

    Easier With Mini Panettone

    Apart from not needing to be flipped, I find mini panettone in general is an easier panettone to make.

    The recipe itself is simpler. The dough rising is just 2 times like any other breads where else a normal sized panettone would take 3 times of dough rising.

    So if you're interested in making your first panettone, I would highly recommend you start with this mini panettone recipe.

    Chocolate Panettone

    This year I thought I'd share a chocolate panettone since not everybody likes candied fruits and nuts.

    If you're one of those people, worry not. I only eat candied fruits if they're in panettone and fruit cake. Haha!

    Besides, who doesn't love chocolate right? Chocolate makes everything better. Even more than better, it's goooood (as Joey Tribbiani said).

    If you're not into chocolate, you can always use candied fruits. No problem at all. It's going to be equally delicious!

    So there you go, a perfect panettone recipe for you to start making this delicious bread at home. Let me know if you have made it.

    Before You Go

    If you're looking for some food ideas for the holidays, maybe I could be of a help. Why don't you check these beauties out.

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    Mini chocolate panettone

    Mini Chocolate Panettone

    This mini chocolate panettone recipe it’s so easy to make at home. They are soft and fluffy with bits of chocolate all over. If you prefer candied fruits and nuts, you can use them instead.
    Author: Bea & Marco
    5 from 10 votes
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    Servings: 6 mini panettones
    Prep Time30 mins
    Cook Time25 mins

    Ingredients  

    • ⅓ cup warm milk (80 ml)
    • ½ teaspoon sugar
    • 2 ¼ teaspoon dry yeast
    • 2 cup bread flour (260 gr)
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • zest of ½ lemon
    • zest of 1 orange
    • 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 egg , room temperature
    • 1 yolk , room temperature
    • 2 tablespoon honey (40 gr)
    • ⅓ cup butter (75 gr), room temperature and cubed
    • 3.5 oz chocolate chip (100 gr)
    • 1 egg with a splash of milk , egg wash
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    Instructions

    • Mix sugar with milk and then add in dry yeast. Mix and leave for the yeast to activate.
    • Pour the rest of the ingredients into a standing mixing bowl, except for chocolate chips, butter and egg wash. Add in yeast mixture also. Mix to incorporate and then knead for 10 minutes.
    • Add butter bit by bit, mixing well to incorporate after each addition. Once all butter is added, knead for another 10 minutes. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover tightly with cling film and leave until the dough rises double its size.
    • Lightly grease your working surface. Do not use flour because we don't want to incorporate any more flour into the dough. Place the dough and lightly press into a square.
    • Sprinkle chocolate chips on top and lightly knead the dough to distribute well the chocolate chips. Then divide the dough into 6 equal pieces and form each piece into a ball. Place the balls in the mini panettone casings (2.5x1.75 inch or 6.35x4.4 cm), on a baking tray. This will make it easier to transfer into the oven later.
    • Cover loosely with a cling film and leave for the dough to rise until almost the brim. Gently brush the top surface with egg wash. Bake in a preheated oven at 350ºF (175ºC) for 25 minutes or until fully cooked. Enjoy!

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories: 412.2kcal, Carbohydrates: 52.8g, Protein: 10.2g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 9.4g, Cholesterol: 99.1mg, Sodium: 562.2mg, Potassium: 169mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 12.6g, Calcium: 42.6mg, Iron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe?Mention @elmundoeats and tag #elmundoeats!

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    1. JRT says

      January 12, 2023 at 5:05 am

      5 stars
      Hi. I want to make one large bread vs 6 small ones. Should I double or triple the recipe? Thanks. Great recipe.

      Reply
      • Bea & Marco says

        January 12, 2023 at 10:42 am

        Hi! For the bigger size, I highly recommend you make our full-sized, success-guaranteed panettone recipe. This mini recipe is suitable for small-sized panettone because we're not developing enough gluten to hold the structure of a big-sized one. Hope it helps!

        Reply
    2. Cindi J says

      December 25, 2022 at 4:15 pm

      5 stars
      This was absolutely amazing! I made it as written.

      Reply
    3. Nichole says

      December 26, 2021 at 2:43 pm

      5 stars
      Wonderful recipe! Easy to follow and delicious! I wanted to surprise my Mom on Christmas morning. I made two batches 6 with chocolate and orange and 6 with rum soaked currants. My Mom says this has to happen every Christmas now! Lol

      Reply
      • Bea says

        December 27, 2021 at 9:58 am

        Haha! I'm super happy that she liked them. Thanks for leaving your comment, Nichole! Do check out more easy bread recipes around here.

        Reply
    4. Giovanna says

      December 15, 2021 at 5:36 pm

      Lovely and super easy recipe - I do have one question!

      Could I add an extra egg yolk and do 2/3 cup of milk? My dough was very dry and stiff at the beginning, with the butter it got a little better and the outcome was still good. But reading the other comments my dough never got sticky!

      Thanks 🙂

      Reply
      • Bea says

        December 18, 2021 at 9:28 am

        Hi Giovanna! The first knead will result in quite a stiff dough but not until very dry. You should be able to form a ball easily out of it. If not, then perhaps you've added too much flour. If you're using cup measurement, use spoon and level method but I really recommend using a kitchen scale. Or have you changed/substituted any of the ingredients? By the end of this recipe, the dough should come out very sticky.

        Reply
    5. Nika says

      November 28, 2021 at 12:54 pm

      5 stars
      They are now out of the oven and they are delicious! I made them like muffins because that's what I had at home - 16 servings at the end (from recipes 6) and 15min in the oven.

      Reply
      • Bea says

        November 30, 2021 at 9:11 am

        That's awesome, Nika! Thanks for sharing your way on it!

        Reply
    6. Roshi says

      November 23, 2021 at 2:36 am

      Hi I tried out the recipe but my dough seems very sticky and liquidy very much like a brioche dough. What do you think I have done wrong.

      Reply
      • Bea says

        November 24, 2021 at 10:51 am

        Hi! It's supposed to be like that. Panettone is a type of brioche. So don't worry.

        Reply
    7. Aisha says

      August 26, 2021 at 3:25 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve made this umpteen times!!! My children loves it lots of cranberries walnut n choc chips!! We love it n thank you big time!!!

      Reply
      • Bea says

        August 28, 2021 at 5:36 pm

        Thank you Aisha! So happy to know you and your family enjoyed it 🙂

        Reply
    8. Carla says

      March 16, 2021 at 10:09 pm

      Hi! How long in time would you recommended each proving stage to be? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Bea says

        March 17, 2021 at 11:49 am

        Hi! It depends on your kitchen temperature, maybe around 1-2 hours. Instead of basing it on time, base it on the physical look of the dough. Hope it helps.

        Reply
    9. Lorraine says

      February 20, 2021 at 8:42 pm

      Could you use a muffin tin to make them in stead of the cases

      Reply
      • Bea says

        February 23, 2021 at 5:31 pm

        Yes but you'd have to use of make the casings taller as the dough will rise very tall. Hope it helps.

        Reply
    10. Rosa says

      December 19, 2020 at 7:09 pm

      Would I be able to make this recipe into one big panettone?
      If so what would I have to change? thanks 🙂

      Reply
      • Bea says

        December 20, 2020 at 11:01 am

        I suggest you check my classic panettone recipe here https://www.elmundoeats.com/panettone/

        Reply
    11. michele says

      December 17, 2020 at 8:48 pm

      You did not mention what to do with the second egg? I assume one egg was for the wash and the second was to go into the dough after adding the milk? I did not get the egg in until much later. I hope it wasn't too late or that I ruined this.

      Reply
      • Bea says

        December 18, 2020 at 11:21 am

        Please refer to the recipe ingredients above, the second egg is labelled for egg wash, with a splash of milk. Hope it helps.

        Reply
    12. DC says

      December 16, 2020 at 2:14 pm

      Do you happen to have the dimensions of the molds you used? I don't think the ones from the link you shared would arrive in time so trying to find an alternative. Unfortunately the description isn't clear about what the measurements are for the minis. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Bea says

        December 17, 2020 at 10:53 am

        The measurements are 2.5x1.75 inch or 6.35x4.4 cm. I've updated the info in the recipe card. Hope it helps and have fun making them!

        Reply
    13. Gabrielle says

      December 10, 2020 at 6:42 pm

      Hi there! The yeast used...is it active dry or instant? 🙂

      Reply
      • Bea says

        December 10, 2020 at 7:49 pm

        It's instant 🙂

        Reply
        • Gabrielle says

          December 12, 2020 at 4:18 am

          Thank you! Making these for someone who's Italian...wish me luck!

          Reply
    14. Rose Stagliano says

      December 10, 2020 at 5:17 am

      I love the candid fruit... can i add the candid fruit instead of the chocolate and mix with the mixer? Also can i double the recipe so i can get 12?

      Thank you

      Reply
      • Bea says

        December 10, 2020 at 3:55 pm

        Yes, you can! 😊

        Reply
    15. Rose Stagliano says

      December 05, 2020 at 10:23 pm

      Look very easy. I was wondering to split the dough and make some with the candid fruit. Also can’t get the little paper mold was thinking of making them myself

      Reply
      • Bea says

        December 06, 2020 at 3:54 pm

        It is very easy. And yes, why not? 🙂

        Reply
        • Rose says

          December 14, 2020 at 6:36 pm

          Can i use muffin baking cups .. ( they are much taller than the regular cups. Thank you

          Reply
          • Bea says

            December 15, 2020 at 11:24 am

            Yes, you can 🙂

            Reply
    16. Agnieszka says

      November 26, 2020 at 6:57 pm

      Hi Bea! Made this recipe yesterday and it was a hit! I always wanted to make panettone, but was discouraged by the amount of hassle it required. Gonna make this recipe a regular. Big thanks!

      Reply
      • Bea says

        November 27, 2020 at 12:03 pm

        Yeah I know, these smaller sized panettone is way less hassle to tackle. Glad that you enjoyed them, thank you!

        Reply
    17. Diane says

      November 24, 2020 at 8:06 pm

      I want to make these for Christmas gifts. How long will they stay fresh without freezing? And can they be frozen? Thank you.

      Reply
      • Bea says

        November 25, 2020 at 4:13 pm

        They are the freshest during the first 24 hours (as any other brioche type breads) and last for 2-3 days. Yes, they can be frozen. Reheat them either in the oven or microwave to bring them back to life. Hope it helps.

        Reply
      • Alice says

        December 14, 2020 at 5:03 pm

        Hi Bea! Recipe sounds and looks great. Just wondering if it’s still possible to do these by hand without a mixer?

        Thanks 🙂

        Reply
        • Bea says

          December 15, 2020 at 11:23 am

          Hi Alice! Yes, it's doable by hand but it'll take more time and effort as the dough is on the sticky side. Hope it helps 🙂

          Reply
    18. Nalini Das says

      December 26, 2019 at 8:41 pm

      Thanks for the lovely recipe. Made the regular panettone for Christmas. Will
      try this recipe. It will be so much more easier to gift .
      Thanks a ton. Sure it will turn out like a charm.

      Reply
      • Bea says

        December 28, 2019 at 10:01 am

        Yes, these are perfect for gifts and they're super cute 😀 ! Thanks Nalini!

        Reply
    19. Isabella says

      December 18, 2019 at 2:16 am

      Hey, I am wanting to bake these for Christmas, however how long will they keep for? I do have a vacuum sealer 🤔

      Reply
    20. Danielle says

      December 12, 2019 at 12:58 pm

      Hi,
      What are the dimensions of the mini panettone? I want to give them as gifts.

      Thanks.

      Reply
    21. Josie McDonald says

      December 03, 2019 at 4:40 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks for the recipe it is delightful, I made 12 mini ones from your recipe and baked for 22 mins and they were perfect. 😀
      Will make again.

      Reply
      • Bea says

        December 04, 2019 at 12:58 pm

        That’s awesome Josie! Thanks for trying the recipe and your support 😍

        Reply
    22. NMV says

      November 23, 2019 at 4:35 pm

      5 stars
      A very big thank you from Hungary 🙂 I love the store bought pannettone, but i haaaate those glaze fruits. This is perfect, yummy and easy, my 3 little ones are love it, definetly puts on my Xmas sweets list. Thx 💞

      Reply
      • Bea says

        November 28, 2019 at 6:33 pm

        I’m so happy to know your little ones like it, I always make them around this time of year as well👍 Thanks for trying the recipe and the support!

        Reply
    23. Elaine says

      October 14, 2019 at 3:15 am

      5 stars
      Hi from Malaysia! I’ve been looking for a good recipe for light but buttery mini panettone for years and just tried this recipe; it’s excellent! Thank you so much, I’m wondering if this dough can be used as basic sweet dough for cinnamon rolls and large babka?

      Reply
      • Bea says

        October 14, 2019 at 8:08 am

        Hi Elaine! I'm happy to know that you loved it! If you're looking for cinnamon rolls and babka recipes, I've got you covered. Just search for them in my website. Thank you so much!

        Reply
    24. Rhea says

      September 27, 2019 at 5:57 am

      Hello. I made your normal P yesterday and they tasted great. It came out very nice from the oven but since i DIYd the liner I could not hang it coz the bread will tear. I just inverted it on a rack, which I think made it dense - correct me if I'm wrong. I'm now checking for suppliers of the liner here in the Philippines. A question please... for this mini Ps, can I sub raisins for the choco chips? Do I still need to soak them in rum prior? Thanks for sharing your recipes.

      Reply
      • Bea says

        September 27, 2019 at 8:41 am

        Hi Rhea! For the dense, yes, that's why I would suggest you to find the liners. And for the mini, yes soak the raisins if you want. Hope this helps and do rate my recipes that you tried with the stars above the comments, that helps me a lot, thanks!

        Reply
    25. trish lim says

      December 14, 2018 at 10:44 am

      5 stars
      I made it exactly like your recipe and we loved it! so easy. so delicious. next i will use glaze fruits. thanks for sharing your recipe!

      Reply
    26. Mita Majumdar says

      December 11, 2018 at 4:54 pm

      HI Bea, so if I wanted to make 12 of these, I should just double the recipe, right? Just bought the molds from Amazon. Want to make these for the family on Christmas Eve. Want to give it a trial run first before making for everyone. There are 25 molds in the pack, so that would work out really well. BTW, do you have any shortbread cookie recipe?

      Reply
      • Bea says

        December 11, 2018 at 6:08 pm

        Hi Mita. Yes double the recipe but adjust the milk quantity accordingly as liquid amount when doubling/halving a bread recipe isn't always that accurate. These are great for Christmas for sure. And nope I haven't shared any shortbread cookies yet 😀

        Reply
    27. Umen says

      December 11, 2018 at 9:57 am

      5 stars
      Made these instead ur normal size panettone. Yummy! I love ur recipes! U make it easier for me to learn make breads. I watch ur you tube. Thanks for sharing ur skills!!

      Reply
      • Bea says

        December 11, 2018 at 6:03 pm

        Thank you for your kind words Umen 🙂 . Yes, these are easier to make than my other panettone recipe. I'm happy to know that you liked them 🙂

        Reply
    28. josephine says

      November 22, 2018 at 1:59 am

      Thank you for sharing, love your recipe, simple and clear.:)

      Reply
      • Bea says

        November 22, 2018 at 8:29 am

        Thank you Josephine! I'm happy to know that you liked it 🙂

        Reply

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