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Description
A traditional Italian sweet bread, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup candied orange peel, chopped
- 1/2 cup candied citron, chopped
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, orange zest, and lemon zest.
- Add the yeast mixture to the egg mixture and stir to combine.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Gradually add the softened butter, a tablespoon at a time, kneading until fully incorporated. The dough will be sticky.
- Knead in the raisins, candied orange peel, and candied citron until evenly distributed.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 2-3 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and shape it into a round or dome. Place in a greased 8-inch round cake pan or a traditional panettone mold.
- Cover and let rise again for 1-2 hours, or until almost doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. If it browns too quickly, loosely tent with foil.
- Let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can soak the raisins in warm water or liqueur for 30 minutes before adding them to the dough.
- Ensure your ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Panettone can be stored at room temperature for several days, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 80mg