Panettone Sour Dough Anyone Can Make

So you've heard about sourdough and the amazing recipes you can make from your own sourdough starter or throw away, but have you ever thought about using a sourdough starter for a panettone recipe? This delicious sourdough panettone recipe is perfect for anyone to make, although it may require a little patience, we'll teach you how to get started!

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Honey mixture

• 30 g liquid honey
• Zest from 1 ORANGE
• Zest from 1 lemon

The first dough

• 70 gr strong starter – 40% active sourdough moisturizer
• 75 g sugar
• 120 g water
• 55 g egg yolks
• 70 gr soft butter
• 240 g four strong

The second dough

• 60 g strong flour
• 65 g sugar
• 4 g salt
• 95 g egg yolks

Equipment

• Stand mixer with dough hook attachment
• 2 x 500 ml paper molds for panettone
• 4x bamboo skewer

• 125 g butter
• 120 g Sultan
• 90 g candied mixed peel

1. Prepare your firm sourdough levain and let it double in size before using it in your homemade panettone recipe.
2. When the starter is active and bubbling, combine the water and sugar in a bowl with a mixer. Add the stiff starter and flour, then attach the dough hook to your stand mixer and run on low speed for 10 minutes. Then add the egg yolks, and continue to cook until well incorporated.
3. Pour the dough into a bowl and let it rest to triple in size (8-12 hours) at room temperature.
4. Mix the ingredients for the honey mixture, cover and refrigerate overnight.
5. The next morning, combine the strong flour and the first dough. Boil well in a mixer for 10 minutes.
6. Add the sugar, honey mixture, salt and butter and continue to cook until everything is well integrated. Add the egg yolks and mix until everything is fully incorporated. Reduce mixer speed to low and mix in orange and lemon zest, followed by raisins.
7. Insert 2 bamboo skewers into each panettone mold. The racks will help hold the panettone upside down, keeping it stable while baking.
8. Divide the dough into the prepared forms and let the panettone dough stand for 10-12 hours in a warm place. The time the panettone takes to proof will depend on its size. If it's bigger then it may take longer to double in size, so be patient and keep an eye on it before baking!
9. Bake the panettone dough at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 35-42 minutes. After they are cooked, hang them upside down for 12 hours so that the end result is a fluffy panettone and you are not left with rubber texture.

• Author: Natasha Krajnc
• Preparation time: 1 hour
• Cooking time: 42 min
• Category: bread
• Kitchen: Italian

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 loaf of bread
• Calories: 2168 kcal
• Fat: 101 g
• Saturated fat: 58 g
• Carbohydrates: 293 g
• Protein: 32 g

Keywords: sourdough panettone

What is a Panettone?

A panettone is a long, sweet, dome-shaped cake, complete with candied fruit and raisins. Panettone is often enjoyed during Christmas time. Although sweet in taste, panettone is more of a bread than a cake, where its sweet dough is filled with dried fruits and raisins that contribute to its sweet taste.

How to make solid starter for Panettone?

This recipe calls for a strong sourdough starter or a 40% hydration starter. To achieve this, simply combine the initial 20 g of sourdough with 25 ml of water and 40 g of flour. You'll only need 70g starter for this recipe, but it's always good to have a little extra just in case.

What to eat with Sourdough Panettone?

You can fully enjoy this delicious sourdough panettone on its own, or with your favorite morning drink, be it a coffee, hot chocolate or a soothing cup of tea.

I like to elevate the taste of ea classic panettone with several flavor additions, including chocolate hazelnut spread, or a variety of jams. This makes the panettone taste even better, with hints of fruit mixing with your chosen spread to make an even better amazing treat.

Panettone with sourdough

Sourdough panettone makes the perfect mealtime dessert for you and your family to gather around the table and enjoy slices of heaven.

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