Homemade Panettone: Soft, Sweet & Festive

This homemade panettone is light, fluffy, and packed with sweet dried fruits—perfect for holiday mornings or special celebrations. Fun to make, impressive to serve, and deliciously aromatic.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔️ Soft, airy, and perfectly risen
✔️ Sweet and flavorful with dried fruits
✔️ Great for holiday gifting or brunch

Ingredients:

For the dough:

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
  
• ½ cup sugar
  
• 1 packet (7g) active dry yeast
  
• ½ tsp salt
  
• ½ cup warm milk
  
• 4 tbsp butter, softened
  
• 3 large eggs
  
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
  

For the filling:

• ½ cup raisins or sultanas
  
• ½ cup candied orange peel
  
• Zest of 1 orange
  

For the glaze (optional):

• 1 egg yolk
  
• 1 tsp milk
  

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk with a pinch of sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
   
2. Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Add yeast mixture, eggs, butter, and vanilla. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
   
3. Fold in raisins, candied orange peel, and orange zest. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1–2 hours.
   
4. Shape dough into a dome and place in a panettone mold or a tall, round baking pan. Let rise another 30–45 minutes.
   
5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush the top with egg yolk mixture if using.
   
6. Bake for 35–40 minutes, until golden brown and a skewer comes out clean. Cool completely before slicing.
   

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A stand mixer with a dough hook is your essential tool:

• Makes kneading the rich, sticky dough much easier
  
• Ensures even texture and consistent rise
  
• Saves time and effort compared to hand kneading
  

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