How to Use Panettone

Panettone is a traditional Italian holiday bread. It has a soft, airy texture and more accurately tastes like a cross between a bread and a cake. This golden bread is made with raisins and candied citron, and can often be found made with chocolate as well. It is a delicious treat by itself for breakfast or dessert, but can also be a tasty addition to other recipes.

Things You'll Need

• 1 eggs 2 tbsp. milk 1 tsp. cinnamon Butter Maple syrup or powdered sugar Jam, butter or cream cheese Ice cream Whipped cream Pudding

Instructions

1. Make panettone French toast for breakfast. Beat egg with milk and sprinkle with cinnamon. Cut two slices of panettone about 3/4-inch thick. Dip the bread in the egg mixture and cook in a skillet coated with butter until golden brown. Serve with maple syrup or sprinkled with powdered sugar.

2. Substitute cubes of panettone for white bread in your favorite bread pudding recipe. You can then eliminate extra raisins or reduce added sugar because the panettone will add both to the final dish.

3. Slice panettone into thick pieces and top with your favorite spread. A citrus jam, cinnamon butter, apple butter or cream cheese are examples of great options, making a delicious breakfast.

4. Serve panettone as an elegant dessert. Top wedges with a scoop of ice cream such as vanilla or rum raisin and fresh whipped cream.

5. Make a panettone trifle with homemade pudding and fresh whipped cream. Cube the bread into small pieces and layer it in a glass dessert serving bowl. Top with pudding, then with whipped cream. Repeat the layers until the bowl is full, ending with whipped cream.

Tips & Warnings

• Panettone freezes well so don't be afraid to keep a couple loaves to enjoy after the holidays.

References

• The history and legends of panettone
• What to do with that leftover panettone