We’ve prepared a classic candied fruit panettone that’s not only delicious but also an incredible business opportunity for you! With simple ingredients and a touch of love, you can create these wonderful panettones to sell to friends, family, and potential customers. If you’re looking for a delightful way to boost your income during the upcoming holiday season, this Candied Fruit Panettone recipe is the perfect answer.
Ingredients for the Candied Fruit Panettone:
- 4 eggs
- 1 ¼ cups (300ml) lukewarm milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon panettone extract (or vanilla extract)
- 3 ounces (80g) fresh yeast (or 4 tablespoons active dry yeast)
- 8 cups (approx. 1kg) all-purpose flour, sifted
- 2 cups candied fruit
- 1 cup raisins
- Zest of 1 orange
How to Make Candied Fruit Panettone:
- In a blender, combine the eggs, milk, butter, salt, sugar, and panettone extract. Blend for 2 minutes.
- Add the yeast and blend again until incorporated.
- In a large bowl, gradually mix the sifted flour with the liquid mixture.
- Fold in the candied fruit, raisins, and orange zest, mixing until you have a smooth, consistent dough.
- Divide the dough into individual panettone paper molds, filling each about halfway.
- Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise inside a turned-off oven until it has doubled in size.
- Brush the tops with an egg wash (a mixture of egg yolk and white).
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for approximately 40 minutes, or until golden brown. Enjoy!
Pro-Tips for Successful Sales:
These panettones are perfect for holiday sales! Package them in decorative cellophane bags, which you can find alongside the paper molds, and offer them to your customers as a thoughtful, homemade gift. Also, share the story behind your recipe to add a personal touch to your brand. Happy baking and happy selling!
A Little History:
Panettone is a famous sweet bread originating from Italy, traditionally enjoyed during Christmas and New Year celebrations. A fun legend surrounds its creation: it is said that during the 15th century in Milan, a young man named Toni fell in love with a baker’s daughter. To impress his beloved’s father, Toni created a special sweet bread, adding candied fruit and raisins to the dough. The new bread became so popular that people started calling it “pan de Toni,” which eventually evolved into “panettone.” While this story is a legend, it adds a touch of romantic charm to the origins of this delicious Italian treat.
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