Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Panettone

1Preparing the Dough In a large mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free flour blend (2½ cups), granulated sugar (¼ cup), yeast, and salt (½ teaspoon).

2In a separate bowl, whisk together the warm milk (½ cup), melted butter, eggs (3 large), and vanilla extract (1 teaspoon).

3Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.

4Fold in the chocolate chips (½ cup), raisins (½ cup), and chopped candied citrus peel (½ cup).

5Shaping the Panettone Transfer the dough to a greased panettone mold or a tall panettone paper mold.

6First Rise Cover the mold loosely with plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.

7Preheating the Oven Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

8Adding the Topping Sprinkle the sliced almonds (¼ cup) over the top of the risen dough.

9Baking the Panettone Bake the panettone in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

10Cooling and Serving Remove the panettone from the oven and let it cool completely before removing it from the mold.

11Final Touch Dust the top of the panettone with powdered sugar (2 tablespoons).