Delight in the festive season with our easy homemade Panettone recipe! This simplified version brings the classic Italian Christmas bread to your kitchen, infused with the zesty flavors of orange and lemon, and dotted with sweet raisins.

Perfect for cozy gatherings, this Panettone pairs wonderfully with your favorite warm beverage. Dive into the joy of baking and share a slice of tradition with your loved ones!

Ingredients:

1. Starter Dough:

   • 1/2 cup warm water
   • 2 teaspoons yeast
   • 1 cup all-purpose flour

2. Main Dough:

   • 3 cups all-purpose flour
   • 1/2 cup sugar
   • 2 large eggs
   • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
   • Zest of 1 lemon
   • Zest of 1 orange
   • 1 teaspoon salt
   • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3. Fruit:

   • 1 cup raisins

Recipe:

1. Prepare the Starter:

   • Mix warm water, yeast, and 1 cup flour. Let it sit for 1 hour until it bubbles.

2. Mix the Dough:

   • In a large bowl, combine the starter with the main dough ingredients (flour, sugar, eggs, butter, lemon zest, orange zest, salt, and vanilla extract). Knead until smooth.

3. Add Fruits:

   • Fold in the raisins, candied orange peel, and citron.

4. First Rise:

   • Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 3 hours, or until it doubles in size.

5. Shape and Second Rise:

   • Punch down the dough and shape it into a round loaf. Place it in a Panettone mold or a deep round baking tin. Let it rise again for about an hour.

6. Bake:

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the Panettone for about 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. Cool:

   • Let the Panettone cool completely before slicing.

Shop now for the ingredients and see our list below:

365 by Whole Foods Market - Organic Raisins

Red star - Active Dry Yeast

Bob's Red Mill - Organic Whole Wheat Flour

Thrive Market - Organic Pure Vanilla Extract

365 by Whole Foods Market - Organic Coconut Sugar

Maple Hill 100% grassfed unsalted butter (85% butterfat)

Vital Farms - Pasture-Raised Eggs, Large, Brown, Grade A, Certified Humane