Panettone Loaves

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1
Traditional Panettone Loaves - A Soft and Fluffy Christmas Delight
in Dessert

Prep

150 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

210 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1/3 cup warm water
2 ( .25 ounce ) packages active dry yeast
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup warm milk
2/3 cup white sugar
4 eggs
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups candied mixed fruit
2 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons orange zest
2 tablespoons butter , melted
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon cream

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
3-4 loaves
Calories
500
Sugar
24g
Fat
12g
Panettone Bread Loaf is a delicious traditional Italian Christmas treat that's adored around the world. The origins of this delicacy can be traced back to Milan, Italy. The bread is enriched with candied mixed fruit, lemon zest and orange zest and has a soft and fluffy texture that's perfect to pair with your cup of coffee or cocoa. The richness of this bread melts in your mouth and it'll definitely jazz up your holiday season. You can enjoy these loaves alone or add some toppings like chocolate, whipped cream and strawberries to enhance the experience.

Instructions

1.In a small bowl, mix warm water and yeast together until frothy.
2.In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt and gradually mix in eggs, egg yolks, warm milk and mix in the yeast mixture.
3.After mixing well, add melted butter and keep mixing for about 8-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and glossy.
4.Add lemon zest, orange zest, and candied fruit and mix for a minute.
5.Transfer the dough to a large greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth and let it rise for about 2 hours.
6.Divide the dough into 3-4 portions, then place the portions in the prepared paper loaf pans and let it rise for another 30 mins.
7.Brush the top of each loaf with egg wash (egg yolk + cream), and bake in a preheated oven at 325 degrees F for about 45 mins to 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
8.Once it's done, let it cool on a cooling rack. Serve and enjoy!

PROS

Panettone Loaves are a traditional Italian treat baked especially during the Christmas season.
The bread is soft, fluffy and rich in flavor, and the addition of candied mixed fruit, lemon zest and orange zest add a pleasant fruity taste that’ll get you in the festive spirit.
They make for a perfect gift and can be stored for a longer time.

CONS

These loaves take quite a bit of time and patience to make, they require 2 rounds of fermentation.
Also, these loaves are high in sugar and fat content, therefore should be enjoyed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Panettone Bread contains raisins, which are rich in fiber, antioxidants and can help in reducing inflammation. Lemon zest used in the recipe is full of vitamins and minerals which promote healthy skin, digestion and may also aid in weight loss.

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