Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Panettone Pistachio, a festive Italian treat that transforms any occasion into a cozy celebration. With its sweet, buttery dough and crunchy pistachios, this bread is perfect for holiday gatherings or a comforting brunch at home. The heavenly aroma wafting through your kitchen as it bakes will have everyone eagerly awaiting the first slice. Easy to prepare and absolutely delicious, every bite of this light and fluffy panettone will leave you wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (500g)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150g)
- 2 tsp active dry yeast (7g)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (113g)
- 1 cup warm milk (240ml)
- 3/4 cup roasted and salted pistachios, chopped (100g)
- 3 large eggs
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Confectioners' sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Activate the yeast by combining warm milk, yeast, and sugar in a bowl. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Add butter, eggs, zest, vanilla extract, and the activated yeast mixture. Mix until just combined.
- 3. Gently fold in chopped pistachios.
- 4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5. Place the dough in a greased bowl covered with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm spot for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
- 6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Shape the risen dough into a ball and place it into a prepared panettone mold.
- 7. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg