
Panettone
Panettone is a leavened cake of Milanese origin, characterized by its tall, cylindrical shape. Its soft dough, scented with lemon zest, vanilla, and sultana raisins, makes it perfect to enjoy during the Christmas holidays. Its preparation requires time and patience, but every bite will reward you with its irresistible flavor.
Ingredients
- Flour
650g650g - Brewer's yeast
40g40g - Milk
25cl25cl - Butter
200g200g - Sugar
150g150g - Salt
1teaspoon1teaspoon - Lemon (zest)
11 - Nutmeg
1grating1grating - Egg yolks
66 - Candied orange
80g80g - Candied citron
100g100g - Sultana raisins
150g150g - Chopped almonds
80g80g - Butter for the pan:
Purchasable products
Truffle Butter 80g - artisanal specialty
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Preparation
- STEP 1 OF 17
Sift the flour into a bowl, arranging it in a mound, and make a well in the center
- STEP 2 OF 17
Place the crumbled yeast in the well and dissolve it with warm milk
- STEP 3 OF 17
Knead everything together and let the mixture rest for 15-20 minutes until cracks form on the surface
- STEP 4 OF 17
Gently melt the butter in a small saucepan, then mix in the sugar, salt, nutmeg, and egg yolks
- STEP 5 OF 17
Work the mixture until it becomes fluffy, then incorporate it into the leavened dough
- STEP 6 OF 17
Knead until you obtain a soft, smooth, and homogeneous dough, then let it rest for 20 minutes
- STEP 7 OF 17
Dice the candied fruit, mix it with the almonds and the raisins softened in warm water and drained, and incorporate everything into the dough; let it rise again for 15-20 minutes
- STEP 8 OF 17
Cover the oven tray with a sheet of parchment paper, butter it, and place a cake ring on top
- STEP 9 OF 17
Also line the inside of the ring with buttered parchment paper
- STEP 10 OF 17
Place the prepared dough in the ring and let it rest for 20-25 minutes
- STEP 11 OF 17
After this time, bake the cake in a preheated oven (190-200 degrees) for 80-90 minutes
- STEP 12 OF 17
Check the panettone's doneness by inserting a wooden skewer into the dough
- STEP 13 OF 17
Homemade panettone should be consumed on the same day
- STEP 14 OF 17
If you wish to keep it fresh for a few days, cover it with a layer of apricot glaze and then with a layer of fondant glaze
- STEP 15 OF 17
--- TIPS
- STEP 16 OF 17
Now famous abroad as well, in Italy, panettone is the quintessential Christmas dessert
- STEP 17 OF 17
Its preparation is quite long and laborious, so it is generally preferable to buy it ready-made from a pastry shop or packaged
Suggestions
Stand Mixer
Panettone Pan
General Information
Storage notes
Store the panettone in a cool, dry place, preferably wrapped in aluminum foil or in an airtight container.
More information
Panettone is a traditional Italian dessert, typical of the Christmas season.
Origin
Italia, Lombardia
Analysis
Attention
Macronutrients (100 gr)
Attention
Energy (kcal) | 326.9 |
Carbohydrates (g) | 44.13 |
of which Sugars (g) | 20.45 |
Fat (g) | 14.25 |
of which Saturates (g) | 6.65 |
Protein (g) | 7.17 |
Fiber (g) | 2.1 |
Sale (g) | 0.26 |
- Proteins7.17g·11%
- Carbohydrates44.13g·65%
- Fats14.25g·21%
- Fibers2.1g·3%