Italian Panettone | Easy Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and can provide a similar texture.

candied orange peel

🥗Healthier: dried apricots

💰Cheaper: fresh orange zest

Dried apricots add sweetness without the added sugar of candied peel.

almond extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: none

Vanilla extract is a common alternative but may alter the flavor.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Dried cranberries offer a tart flavor, while sultanas are often less expensive.

Mix flour, sugar, and zest of 1 orange in a large bowl.

Dissolve brewer's yeast in warm water and let it sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.

Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture along with egg, orange juice, and seed oil.

Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.

Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.

Incorporate dehydrated blueberries and walnuts into the dough.

Shape the dough and place it in a high-sided mold suitable for baking.

Let the dough rise again until it reaches the top of the mold, about 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 170°C (static) or 165°C (ventilated).

Bake the panettone for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.

Remove from the oven and let cool in the mold for 10 minutes.

Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Cooking Techniques

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