Sweet Bread

What does it include?

Ingredients

• 500 g of 000 flour
• 120g sugar
• 150 g soft butter
• 3 eggs + 1 yolk
• 30 g fresh yeast
• 120 ml warm milk
• Lemon and orange zest
• 1 tbsp vanilla essence
• 150 g of polished fruits
• 80 g raisins
• 1 pinch of salt

How to prepare it step by step?

Preparation

1. Dissolve the yeast in warm milk with 1 tbsp of sugar.
2. In a large bowl, mix the flour, remaining sugar, and salt.
3. Add eggs, zest, vanilla, and the yeast mixture, stirring until combined.
4. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
5. Gradually incorporate the butter until fully absorbed.
6. Fold in the hydrated fruits and raisins.
7. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
8. Transfer the dough to a greased panettone mold and let it rise again for 30 minutes.
9. Make a cross cut on the surface and bake at 170°C for 50 minutes, until golden brown.
10. Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.