Panettone is a traditional Italian festive cake, originally from Milan, that is typically made during the Christmas holidays. This sweet bread-like cake is prepared using a sourdough starter known as "lievito madre", and it undergoes a lengthy process of fermentation and proofing. Panettone is characterized by its domed shape, golden crust, and a fluffy, airy texture. If you are looking to celebrate a special occasion or enjoy a delicious treat during the holiday season, this delectable cake is sure to satisfy your taste buds. Discover the art of creating an authentic panettone festive cake with our comprehensive guide, where we will take you through the entire process step by step.
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TORTA DI PANETTONE: CHRISTMAS CAKE
Steps:
- Place the heavy cream in a large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons sugar and whisk together until firm. In another bowl add the blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, remaining sugar, and grappa. Allow the mixture to rest for 5 minutes and allow the sugar to marinate with the grappa. Cut the Panettone cake into approximately 1-inch to 1 1/2-inch thick slices. Reconstruct the Panettone by re-layering the slices of cake with the whipping cream and mixed fruit and juices equally in between all the layered pieces. Repeat until all the layers and cake have been reconstructed. Add any remaining juices and an optional splash of grappa on top.
PANETTONE CAKE
Make and share this Panettone Cake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by na 2309
Categories Breads
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 loaf
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- What you do:.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- Grease a clean, empty 1-pound coffee can.
- Line bottom with a piece of waxed paper, cut to fit, and grease paper.
- In a large bowl beat eggs and sugar until thick and pale yellow, about 5 minutes.
- Beat in melted butter, lemon peel and extracts.
- In a small bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt and blend into egg mixture alternately with buttermilk.
- Stir in almonds, raisins and dried fruit.
- Pour batter into prepared can and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake 55 to 60 minutes, or until bread is well browned and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Cool bread in can for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a rack to finish cooling.
- (You may have to cut out the bottom of the can to push out cake.) To serve, cut into slices or wedges.
- Makes 1 loaf.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 7279.7, Fat 220.8, SaturatedFat 72.3, Cholesterol 676.8, Sodium 6556.6, Carbohydrate 1268.9, Fiber 82.9, Sugar 596.9, Protein 127.4
PANETTONE CAKE
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an angel food cake pan.
- Beat 1 1/2 cups sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in remaining 1 cup sugar, vanilla extract, brandy, rum, anise extract, and lemon zest.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Beat gradually into the creamed butter mixture. Fold in raisins, candied fruit, candied cherries, and almonds. Pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the top springs back when gently pressed and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 810.9 calories, Carbohydrate 134 g, Cholesterol 123.2 mg, Fat 26.4 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 669.6 mg, Sugar 69.1 g
'PANETTONE FESTIVE CAKE'
This Panettone really is "heaven on earth!!" So light in texture and really addictive!! The preparation time I have given does not include the time it takes for the dough to rise - (this usually takes about 1 1/4 hours in total). To make the Panettone an outstanding centrepiece on a table, put the dough (all of it) into a well greased ceramic lift-out centre of a slow cooker, such as a Crock-Pot and make sure the basin is well greased around the top. It will need a slightly longer 'proving' time doing it this way -you will need to stand it in a warm place (using the large basin), for about 45 minutes or even a little longer, until the dough doubles in size.
Provided by Karin...
Categories Breads
Time 1h30m
Yield 2 gorgeous Panettones
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Combine the sultanas (light raisins), finely chopped glace pineapple, chopped mixed peel, and rum.
- Allow to stand for about 1/2 an hour.
- Combine the yeast, sugar and lukewarm water in a small bowl, and mix well.
- Allow to stand in a warm place for about 5 minutes or until frothy.
- Beat the eggs, and EXTRA yolks lightly.
- Add the EXTRA sugar, and beat until combined.
- Sift the flour and salt into a large bowl.
- Add the grated lemon rind, butter and oil.
- Stir in the egg mixture and lukewarm milk.
- THEN add the yeast mixture AND the UNdrained fruit mixture.
- Beat the dough quickly and vigorously with a wooden spoon, for about 5 minutes, by which time the dough should be all'elasticy', leaving the sides of the bowl.
- (it's hard work doing this, but well worth it!!) Now cover the bowl and allow to stand in a warm place for about 3/4 of an hour, or until the dough has doubled in size.
- Turn the dough out onto a well floured surface and knead lightly.
- Cut dough in 1/2 and knead each 1/2 for 3-5 minutes- or until the dough loses it's'stickiness'.
- Place each 1/2 in a well greased 8 cup pudding basin.
- Cover both basins and allow to stand in a warm place for 20-30 minutes- or until both halves have doubled in bulk/size.
- Brush the tops of each'Panettone' with the EXTRA egg, lightly beaten.
- Bake in moderately hot oven (220-230'C) for 15 minutes, then reduce the oven heat to'moderate' and cook for a further 30-35 minutes.
- Remove from oven and immediately turn out onto a wire rack to cool.
- Dust the tops with sifted icing sugar!
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start baking, have all your ingredients and tools ready. This will make the process smoother and less stressful.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your panettone will taste. This is especially true for the eggs and butter.
- Knead the Dough Properly: Kneading the dough is an important step that helps to develop the gluten and give the panettone its characteristic texture. Knead the dough for at least 10 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.
- Let the Dough Rise Properly: The dough needs to rise twice before it is baked. The first rise should be in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until the dough has doubled in size. The second rise should be in the panettone mold for about 30 minutes, or until the dough has risen to the top of the mold.
- Bake the Panettone Properly: The panettone should be baked in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Don't overcook, or the panettone will be dry.
- Cool the Panettone Properly: Once the panettone is baked, let it cool for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving. This will help to preserve the moisture and flavor of the panettone.
Conclusion:
Panettone is a delicious and festive cake that is perfect for any occasion. With a little planning and effort, you can make panettone at home that is just as good as, if not better than, store-bought. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give panettone a try!
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