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Panettone
Italy's cherished sweet bread. A blend of tradition, taste, and festive joy!
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Prep Time
25
minutes
mins
Cook Time
45
minutes
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Rise
1
hour
hr
30
minutes
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Total Time
2
hours
hrs
40
minutes
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Course
Bread
Cuisine
Italian
Servings
1
loaf
Ingredients
1
package active dry yeast
1
cup
warm water
110 degrees F/45 degrees C
1/4
cup
white sugar
with an option to adjust for sweetness
2
eggs
1/2
cup
plain yogurt
1
teaspoon
vanilla extract or Fiori di Sicilia for an Italian touch
1
tablespoon
grated lemon zest
1/4
teaspoon
salt
4
cups
all-purpose flour
with an additional cup if needed
1/4
cup
dried currants or mixed fruits
1/4
cup
raisins
1
tablespoon
confectioners' sugar
1
tablespoon
melted butter
Instructions
In a bowl, mix yeast, water, and sugar. Let it sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
Add in eggs, yogurt, vanilla, lemon zest, and salt. Mix well.
Gradually add flour until a soft dough forms. Knead on a floured surface until pliable.
Let the dough rise in a warm place for about an hour.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare an 8-inch round cake pan.
Mix dried fruit with confectioners' sugar and knead into the dough.
Place the dough in the pan, let it rise for 30 minutes, then bake for 45 minutes.
Keyword
bread, christmas, italian