Chef John's Panettone is a traditional Italian sweet bread that is often enjoyed during the Christmas season. This festive recipe is a challenging but rewarding endeavor, requiring careful attention to detail and a bit of patience. With the right ingredients and step-by-step instructions, you can create a beautifully risen, golden-brown loaf that will be the centerpiece of any holiday gathering. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and let's embark on the delightful journey of baking Chef John's Panettone!
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CHEF JOHN'S PANETTONE
It takes three days to make this panettone, which I thought was otherwise a pretty straightforward bread recipe. Besides dried fruit, there are so many other things you can include, such as nuts, and chocolate chips, just in case this seems too healthy. Serve plain, with butter, or even better, toasted with butter.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes
Time P1DT1h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- The day before baking, mix flour, cold water, and sourdough starter together in a bowl. Cover and leave out at room temperature, 8 hours to overnight.
- At the same time, combine raisins, cherries, and pineapple in a separate bowl. Stir in rum. Let fruit soak, tossing occasionally, 8 hours to overnight.
- Pour warm water into large bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment. Add yeast and let dissolve for 10 minutes. Add eggs, 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, vanilla extract, orange zest, and lemon zest. Whisk together. Scoop in the panettone starter. Add flour and salt.
- Knead until dough is very smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Stop and scrape down the sides if needed. Add butter; knead until butter is completely mixed in and dough is soft and somewhat sticky, about 5 minutes. Transfer to your work surface.
- Toss and fold your dough into a rough ball shape using wet fingers and a bench scraper. Transfer dough back to the bowl. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 3 hours.
- Transfer dough back to your work surface and shape into a rough ball. Place into a resealable plastic bag. Refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
- Remove dough from the bag and press out into a flat rectangle. Sprinkle with flour and roll out to at least 1/2-inch thickness. Spread the dried fruit all over the surface. Roll dough up into a log, sealing in the fruit. Roll both ends of the log toward the middle and smooth it over into a ball.
- Place dough ball into a short, wide paper panettone mold. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until dough is at least 2/3 of the way up the sides, 3 to 4 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix egg and water together and brush mixture on top of the panettone. Cut 2 slits crosswise on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until beautifully browned, 40 to 45 minutes. Poke 2 skewers through either side of the panettone and flip it over into a panettone hole or a Dutch oven. Let cool upside-down for 2 hours.
- Pull out the skewers and slice into pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.7 g, Cholesterol 61.8 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 305.5 mg, Sugar 14.4 g
CHICKEN EMPANADAS
I'm showing you how to make what is one of the world's greatest meat-filled pastries. Or, it can be, if you avoid the three most common mistakes: empanadas that are under-seasoned, under-filled, and under-cooked. But, if you use the following technique, you'll avoid all of those issues, no matter what kind of filling you use!
Provided by Chef John
Categories Empanada Recipes
Time 3h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Pour olive oil into a saucepan; add onion, poblano, garlic, salt, pepper, chipotle, cumin, oregano, cayenne, and cooked chicken, pressing down as you go. Add currants.
- Place saucepan over high heat; cook until onions begin to soften slightly, about 3 minutes. Stir in diced tomatoes with green chiles. Pour in 1/3 cup water and mix to combine.
- Bring mixture to a simmer; reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquids are cooked down, 30 to 45 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Chill thoroughly before use, 1 to 2 hours.
- While filling simmers, combine flour, salt, and sugar for dough in a bowl with your hand. Grate in cold butter, pausing as needed to combine. Drizzle in beaten egg and water. Mix with a fork until it starts to form a shaggy dough.
- Use your hands to squeeze mixture into a lump of dough; transfer to a work surface and knead into a ball of dough, 10 to 15 seconds.
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unwrap chilled dough and transfer to a lightly floured work surface. Use a bench scraper to divide into 8 equal pieces.
- Roll each dough piece into an 8-inch circle.
- Drain any excess juice from filling. Top each dough circle with a rounded 1/2-cup measure of the chicken mixture. Sprinkle some pepper Jack cheese over top.
- Brush edges of each dough circle with a small amount of water to dampen; fold over and seal with fingertips, making sure to not trap in any pockets of air. Crimp using your fingertips or a fork.
- Combine beaten egg and 2 teaspoons water for egg wash. Transfer empanadas to the prepared baking sheet and brush over egg wash. Sprinkle with cayenne.
- Bake in the center of the preheated oven until browned and crispy on the edges, about 35 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 131.7 mg, Fat 26.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 937 mg
Tips:
- Choose high-quality ingredients: Use fresh, organic ingredients whenever possible, especially for the flour, butter, and eggs. The better the ingredients, the better the panettone will taste.
- Proof the yeast properly: Proofing the yeast is essential for a light and fluffy panettone. Make sure the water is warm enough (between 105-115°F) and that the yeast is active. Let the yeast proof for at least 5 minutes, or until it becomes foamy.
- Knead the dough thoroughly: Kneading the dough develops the gluten and helps to create a smooth, elastic dough. Knead the dough for at least 10 minutes, or until it is smooth and satiny.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place: The dough should rise in a warm place (between 75-80°F) for at least 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size. Cover the dough with plastic wrap or a damp cloth to prevent it from drying out.
- Add the candied fruit and nuts at the end: Adding the candied fruit and nuts at the end helps to prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the panettone. Fold them into the dough gently so that they are evenly distributed.
- Bake the panettone at a high temperature: Baking the panettone at a high temperature (375°F) for the first 15 minutes helps to create a nice crust. Then, reduce the temperature to 350°F and continue baking for another 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Conclusion:
Panettone is a delicious and festive bread that is perfect for any occasion. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make panettone at home. Just be sure to follow the tips above and you'll be rewarded with a beautiful and delicious loaf of bread.
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