Panettone Instead of Fruitcake
With the domain name Chabernet, you might guess that we would enjoy a cake paired with wine. Fruitcake just won't work because it is overly sweet and overly boozy. The crafty Italians bake a holiday cake which can be enjoyed year-round. Leftovers make awesome bread pudding as well as delicious French Toast. Here is the Chabernet recipe for Panettone.
To make 1 loaf
3 packages active dry yeast
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup lukewarm water
6 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 to 3 cups flour
8 tablespoons (1 quarter-pound stick)soft butter
1/3 cup diced candied citron
1/4 cup golden raisins, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup dark raisins, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons melted Read more [...]