Traditional Italian Christmas Recipe: Panettone

The panettone is the most important Christmas dish in Italy. This sweet, fluffy, and soft bread, enhanced with raisins and candied fruits, is more than just a dessert; it's a joyous representation of celebration and love. The methods to make a real panettone at home are outlined in this recipe, which is ideal to share with loved ones. Everyone will love this traditional delicacy, whether it's served as the focal point of your holiday table or with a glass of wine or coffee.

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Step 1

Combine the yeast, warm water, and flour in a basin.

Step 2

After covering with plastic wrap, leave it in a warm location to rise for approximately two hours, or until it has doubled in size.

Step 3

Put the flour, sugar, eggs, vanilla, orange zest, and lemon zest in a big mixing bowl. Stir thoroughly.

Step 4

Knead the mixture until it's smooth after adding the starter. If you have a stand mixer with a dough hook, use it.

Step 5

Add the softened butter a little at a time, and keep kneading until the dough is elastic and lustrous, ten to fifteen minutes.

Step 6

Stir in the soaked raisins and candied orange peel.

Step 7

Put the dough in a bowl that has been oiled, cover it with plastic wrap, and leave it in a warm location for four to five hours, or until it has quadrupled in size.

Step 8

Form the dough into a ball by punching it down.

Step 9

Put the dough in a loaf pan or panettone mould.

Step 10

For two hours, or until the dough reaches the top of the mould, cover and allow it to rise once more.

Step 11

Set the oven's temperature to 180°C (350°F).

Step 12

For 35 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown, bake the panettone. Check for doneness with a skewer; it should come out clean.

Step 13

Before slicing, let the panettone to cool fully on a cooling rack.

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