Panettone cake
Panettone, being an Italian Christmas favorite, presents itself as a culinary tradition on the Ukrainian table, especially during Easter. This airy and tender product becomes the center of attention at a family breakfast. The secret to the incredible taste of panettone lies in the long fermentation of the dough. Thanks to the masterful combination of natural ingredients, panettone enchants with its aroma and distinctive notes of nutmeg and orange zest. Prepare for an amazing journey through flavors - from raisins to dried fruits combined with a light hint of citrus, making this cake unbeatable.
Variations
- With cranberries instead of raisins for a more tart flavor
- With rum in which candied fruits are soaked for a more mature flavor
- Without yeast - using baking soda for a quicker version with a lighter texture
Secrets of tenderness and flavor
- Long fermentation of the starter for 3-4 hours ensures the dough's tenderness
- Adding softened butter in cubes, not melted, maintains the airiness
- Do not open the oven for the first 15-20 minutes to prevent the dough from collapsing due to cold air
Ingredient tips
- Use fresh yeast; they work slower and provide a more tender and uniform dough
- Soak dried fruits before adding - this will make them juicier and more aromatic
- Orange zest should be fresh, without the white part, to avoid bitterness
Fine culinary nuances
- The panettone mold is filled only 1/3, as the dough rises significantly during proofing
- The finished cake should be cooled on a wire rack, not in the mold, to prevent moisture condensation at the bottom
- Panettone tastes better the day after baking when all the flavors have fully developed
Ingredients for the recipe
Ingredients
Kyivmlin Premium Wheat Flour 1kg
800 g
Lvivski Drizhdzhi Pressed Baker's Yeast 42g
40 g
Galychyna Pasteurized Milk 2.5% 870g
250 ml
Molokia Sweet Cream Butter 82% 180g
150 g
Kvochka Faina Kurka Chicken Eggs С2 10pcs
3 whole eggs and 2 egg yolks
Sarkara Produkt White Сrystalline Sugar 1kg
200 g
Mriya Vanilla Sugar 10g
20 г
Raisins
150 g
Metro Chef Chopped Dried Candied Orange in Glucose 500g
100 g
Dried Apricots Jumbo By Weight
150 g
Kotanyi Dessert Orange Peel 20g
1 tbsp
Pripravka Ground Nutmeg 15g
1 tsp
Champion Ground Cardamom 8g
0.5 tsp
Preparation steps
01
Preparing the starter — Dissolve yeast in warm milk with sugar, add flour, mix, cover, and leave for 15-20 minutes. Time: 20 min. Reference: The starter is raised and active.
02
First mixing — Sift flour, add starter with warm milk, knead until smooth, cover and leave for 1 hour. Time: 60 min. Reference: The starter has risen 3-4 times.
03
Adding eggs and butter — Beat eggs with yolks, pour into the starter, add softened butter cut into cubes, sugar, spices, and flour, knead. Time: 15 min. Reference: The dough is smooth and elastic.
04
Dough rising — Transfer the dough to a large bowl, cover, leave in a warm place for 2 hours for rising. Time: 120 min. Reference: The dough has increased several times.
05
Preparing dried fruits — Wash the raisins, dried apricots, and candied fruits, dry on a paper towel, chop dried apricots, and candied fruits into small equal pieces. Time: 10 min. Reference: Dried fruits are prepared and of even size.
06
Adding dried fruits — Take the risen dough out of the bowl, knead again by hand, add raisins, candied fruits, dried apricots, and distribute evenly. Time: 10 min. Reference: Dried fruits are evenly distributed in the dough.
07
Shaping, Proofing and Baking — Divide the dough into panettone molds, filling them about one-third full, cover and leave in a warm place for another 40–60 minutes until the dough rises close to the rim, then bake in a preheated oven at 170–180°C for 35–50 minutes until golden brown. Cool the baked panettone, preferably upside down if desired. Time: 90 min. Indicator: Golden top, skewer comes out clean, crumb is soft and stringy.
08
Tip: Panettone tastes better the day after baking when the flavors are fully developed. Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days - thanks to long fermentation, it stays soft and doesn't dry out. Serve with hot coffee or tea.
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