Homemade Panettone Recipe: A Festive Italian Delight
Homemade Panettone Recipe
Description
Panettone is a beloved Italian sweet bread traditionally enjoyed during the holidays. With its light and fluffy texture, studded with candied fruits and nuts, it's a perfect addition to your festive table. Follow our step-by-step guide to create your own homemade Panettone and delight your family and friends.
Ingredients for Panettone Recipe
Instructions for Panettone Recipe
Activate the Yeast:
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In a small bowl, combine warm milk, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
Prepare the Dough:
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In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine flour, remaining sugar, and salt.
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Add the yeast mixture, eggs, egg yolk, softened butter, vanilla extract, and lemon and orange zest.
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Mix on low speed until combined, then increase to medium and knead for 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Incorporate Fruits and Nuts:
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Add candied fruits, raisins, chopped almonds, and dark chocolate (if using). Knead the dough until the fruits and nuts are evenly distributed.
First Rise:
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Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 2 hours, or until doubled in size.
Shape and Second Rise:
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Punch down the dough and transfer it to a Panettone mold or a large, deep cake pan lined with parchment paper.
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Shape the dough into a round loaf and make a cross-shaped cut on top.
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Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let it rise again in a warm place for 2 hours, or until doubled in size. Alternatively, refrigerate overnight for a slow rise.
Bake the Panettone:
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
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Brush the top of the Panettone with beaten egg for a golden finish.
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Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
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If the top is browning too quickly, cover loosely with foil halfway through baking.
Cooling:
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Remove from the oven and let it cool in the mold for 10 minutes.
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Transfer to a wire rack and let it cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 450kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Saturated Fat 2g10%
- Cholesterol 150mg50%
- Sodium 750mg32%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- Dietary Fiber 3g12%
- Sugars 4g
- Protein 30g60%
- Vitamin A 500 IU
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Calcium 40 mg
- Iron 2 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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