Classic Panettone

Elevate your holiday baking with this *Classic Panettone*, a beautifully soft, airy Italian sweet bread bursting with festive flavors. Made from a rich, buttery dough infused with zesty lemon and orange, this traditional recipe is brought to life with plump raisins and candied orange peel folded into every slice. Perfectly balanced between sweet and citrusy, this panettone features authentic techniques like double rise times and scoring for that iconic dome shape. Whether served fresh, toasted with a spread of butter, or transformed into an indulgent dessert, this timeless treat is ideal for celebrations or cozy winter mornings. Follow this easy-to-master recipe for a homemade showstopper that rivals any bakery favorite. Keywords: classic panettone, Italian sweet bread recipe, holiday baking, homemade panettone.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:40 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 500 grams all-purpose flour
• 150 grams granulated sugar
• 120 ml whole milk
• 10 grams active dry yeast
• 4 large eggs
• 200 grams unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 150 grams raisins
• 100 grams candied orange peel
• 1 whole zest of one lemon
• 1 whole zest of one orange

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, warm the milk to about 105°F (40°C), then pour into a small bowl and stir in the yeast. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until frothy.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.

Step 3

Add the eggs, yeast mixture, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Begin mixing with a dough hook (or a wooden spoon if mixing by hand).

Step 4

Once combined, gradually add softened butter a tablespoon at a time, ensuring each piece is incorporated before adding the next. Knead until the dough is smooth and elastic.

Step 5

Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 2 hours, or until doubled in size.

Step 6

Punch down the dough and add the raisins, candied orange peel, lemon zest, and orange zest. Knead the dough until the fruits are evenly distributed.

Step 7

Line a panettone mold or a tall-sided round baking form with parchment paper. Shape the dough into a ball and place it into the prepared mold.

Step 8

Cover again and allow to rise for another hour until the dough has risen to the top of the mold.

Step 9

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 10

Using a sharp knife, gently score a cross on the top of the dough and place a small piece of butter in the center.

Step 11

Bake the panettone in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 12

Allow it to cool slightly before cutting. Panettone can be enjoyed fresh, toasted, or used as a base for desserts.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1456.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5060.6

Total Fat 200.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 109.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 1201.7mg	0%
Sodium 2782.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 754.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.5g	0%
Total Sugars 336.7g
Protein 91.8g	0%

Vitamin D 218.5IU	0%
Calcium 524.5mg	0%
Iron 30.3mg	0%
Potassium 2542.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.8%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 58.2%