Tis the season to get baking fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la …. OK, enough of the Christmas songs already and let’s get down to some serious Christmas baking. I think the Panettone has to be one of the favorite breads for the holiday season. It is said, that the Panettone originated in Milan as early as the 15th century or perhaps earlier, but, no one really knows for sure.

What we do know is that Panettones are sweet, cake like, tall, very popular during Christmas and New years and delicious. Traditionally, Panettones are filled with dried fruits and nuts. In recent years chocolate chips have become a very popular filling. For me, I love Panettones with fruit soaked in rum, chocolate chips, raisins, or lemon filled. I could care less which one it is because, no matter how it comes, you know it is going to be mouthwatering good.

Sadly, I had to make a decision on which kind of Panettone I wanted to make for this blog. So, I decided to make a chocolate chip Panettone, mostly because my kids asked me to. Please remember though you can substitute chocolate chips for any filling you would like to use. This Panettone recipe is not that difficult to make, however it is a little time consuming but, well worth the time.

This bread is positively exquisite and makes a dramatic presentation when wrapped with holiday paper and presented as a gift to a dear friend, family member or a co-worker. Hope you will give it a try.

For a step by step class of this tasty holiday Panettone bread click here.

For a printable recipe card of this Panettone click here.

For more free bread recipes go to our parent website Cookingbread.com.

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