Panettone
Panettone
Panettone (pronounced: /ˌpænɪˈtoʊni/, Italian: [panetˈtoːne]) is a type of sweet bread loaf originally from Milan (Milano), usually prepared and enjoyed for Christmas and New Year in Italy, southeastern France, Spain, Brazil, Peru, Malta, Germany and Switzerland, and is one of the symbols of the city of Milan. In recent years it has become a popular addition to the Christmas table in the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada.
Etymology
The word "panettone" derives from the Italian word "panetto", a small loaf cake. The augmentative Italian suffix "-one" changes the meaning to "large cake". The origins of this cake appear to be ancient, dating back to at least the Roman Empire.
Ingredients
The dough for the panettone is made with flour, eggs, sugar, natural yeast and butter, and is flavoured with candied fruits and raisins. Many variations are available, such as plain or with chocolate.
Related Terms
- Pandoro: A similar traditional Italian sweet yeast bread, most popular around Christmas and New Year. Unlike panettone, it is usually devoid of dried fruit and instead dusted with vanilla scented icing sugar.
- Colomba di Pasqua: An Italian traditional Easter cake, the Easter counterpart to the two well-known Italian Christmas desserts, panettone and pandoro.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Panettone
- Wikipedia's article - Panettone
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