Chocolate Panini Recipe

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Pretty chocolate swirls throughout the interior of these tender Italian-style rolls make them a must-try. The tempting treats really stand out when served as part of a brunch or dessert. —Sara Bonetti, Oakland, California

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Chocolate Panini Recipe

Prep: 35 min. + rising Bake: 10 min. + cooling

Yield: 16 Servings

35 10 45

Ingredients

2-1/4 cups bread flour
5 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 egg
2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chunks
EGG WASH:
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, yeast, sugar and salt. In a small saucepan, heat the water, milk and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add egg; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead in chocolate chunks until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 16 pieces. Shape each into a roll. Place 2 in. apart on a greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Beat egg and water; brush over rolls. Sprinkle with sugar.
Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Yield: 16 rolls.

Nutritional Facts 1 roll equals 133 calories, 6 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 24 mg cholesterol, 66 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Chocolate Panini in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2011, p157