Panettone Box Recipe
Marisa’s favourite traditional Panettone. A perfect gift during the Christmas season, it’s too good just to give away. Make sure you get one for yourself! Beautifully wrapped.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Wrapping
Method
Prepare the Dough
- 1
Activate the Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm milk and active dry yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Make the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center and add the eggs, softened butter, vanilla extract, and the activated yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- 4
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 2 hours or until doubled in size.
- 5
Add Fruits and Nuts
Gently punch down the dough and fold in the candied orange peel, raisins, and slivered almonds. Shape the dough into a ball.
- 6
Second Rise
Place the dough into a panettone mold or a tall, round cake pan. Cover and let rise for another 1-2 hours.
Bake the Panettone
- 7
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 8
Bake
Bake the panettone for 40-50 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 9
Cool and Wrap
Let the panettone cool in the mold for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, wrap in parchment paper and tie with twine or ribbon.