Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces warm water
- 20 grams yeast
- 8 ounces bread flour
- 1 orange (zested and juiced)
- 4 ounces dried cranberries
- 1 cup salted butter (softened)
- 3 ounces golden raisins
- 2 ounces orange liqueur (e.g., Grand Marnier)
- 5 egg yolks
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 ounces bread flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
- ½ cup Belgian pearl sugar
Instructions
- Combine warm water, yeast, and bread flour to make the starter; refrigerate overnight.
- Zest and juice the orange.
- Mix orange juice, orange liqueur, dried cranberries, and golden raisins.
- Rub orange zest into granulated sugar.
- Combine starter with egg yolks, sugar-zest mix, and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Add additional bread flour and salt; mix well.
- Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes, then fold in the soaked fruits.
- Let the dough rise covered for 30-45 minutes in a warm spot.
- Shape the dough and place it in a panettone mold; let it rise again for about an hour.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle pearl sugar.
- Bake for 30-45 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 200°F.
- Cool upside down using skewers to prevent collapsing.
Last Step:
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Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature, especially the butter.
Patience during rise times is crucial for optimal dough volume.
Handle the dough gently when shaping to maintain air.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 70