Vegan Classic Panettone

Elevate your holiday celebrations with this Vegan Classic Panettone, a plant-based twist on the beloved Italian Christmas bread! This recipe delivers the same soft, airy texture and rich flavors of traditional panettone, blending zesty citrus notes from orange and lemon zest with bursts of sweetness from dried cranberries, raisins, and candied orange peel. Dark chocolate chips add a decadent touch, making every bite irresistible. Made with simple ingredients like soy milk, coconut sugar, and vegan butter, this dairy-free panettone is surprisingly easy to prepare, featuring a hands-on dough kneading process and two satisfying rises for that perfect fluffy texture. Whether served as an indulgent breakfast, a festive dessert, or a thoughtful gift, this vegan panettone is sure to become a holiday favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:40 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 500 g all-purpose flour
• 240 ml soy milk
• 7 g instant yeast
• 150 g coconut sugar
• 120 g unsalted vegan butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp orange zest
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 0.5 tsp almond extract
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 75 g dried cranberries
• 75 g raisins
• 50 g chopped candied orange peel
• 50 g dark chocolate chips

Directions

Step 1

Warm the soy milk slightly until lukewarm (not hot) and add the yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, coconut sugar, and salt. Mix these dry ingredients well.

Step 3

Melt the vegan butter in a small saucepan over low heat, or use a microwave. Let it cool slightly.

Step 4

Add the yeast mixture, melted vegan butter, vanilla extract, almond extract, and the orange and lemon zests to the dry ingredients. Mix well to form a rough dough.

Step 5

Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, sprinkle a little more flour while kneading.

Step 6

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 to 1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.

Step 7

Prepare an 18 cm (7-inch) panettone mold or a round cake tin with a lining of parchment paper extended above the rim (to mimic a traditional panettone mold).

Step 8

After the first rise, gently deflate the dough and mix in the cranberries, raisins, candied orange peel, and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.

Step 9

Shape the dough into a ball and place it into the prepared mold. Cover loosely with a damp cloth and let it rise again for another hour, or until it reaches the top of the mold.

Step 10

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

Step 11

Bake the Panettone for about 35-40 minutes. It should be golden brown on the top and sound hollow when tapped.

Step 12

Allow the Panettone to cool completely on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy your vegan classic Panettone sliced and served as a delightful holiday treat!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1304.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4286.3

Total Fat 120.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1327.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 736.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.8g	0%
Total Sugars 316.9g
Protein 70.0g	0%

Vitamin D 69.3IU	0%
Calcium 452.4mg	0%
Iron 34.0mg	0%
Potassium 1967.4mg	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: 25.1%

Protein: 6.5%

Carbs: 68.4%