Lemon-Glazed Panettone (Italian Easter Bread)

Lemon-Glazed Panettone (Italian Easter Bread)

by Kitty Mills 2 years ago
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30 minutes
247.1 kcal
41.1 g carbs
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Description

It is almost Easter. This would look very nice on your Easter goody platter. This is a very good panettone that we make at Easter and Christmas. Takes a little time but so worth it. Also very good toasted and freezes well.

Ingredients
  • 1 cup warm water (105 to115 degrees F/40 to 45 degrees C)
  • 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
  • 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour, divided
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup white sugar, divided
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup golden raisins
  • ½ cup slivered almonds
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted, or more as needed
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
  1. 1. Combine warm water and yeast in a medium bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  2. 2. Stir in 1 cup flour. Cover the bowl and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
  3. 3. Meanwhile, beat butter in a large bowl until soft. Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar and blend until light and creamy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Mix in lemon zest and salt. Beat in flour-yeast mixture that was resting, along with raisins.
  4. 4. Gradually add remaining 3 1/2 cups flour, then beat dough for 5 minutes. Cover the bowl with a clean cloth and let rise in a warm place until almost doubled, about 2 hours.
  5. 5. Generously grease two 9-inch tube pans. Punch down the risen dough and divide it in half. Place each half in a prepared tube pan and let rise until puffy, about 30 minutes.
  6. 6. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Combine almonds and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a small bowl.
  7. 7. Lightly brush the tops of the panettone with melted butter and sprinkle almond-sugar mixture over top.
  8. 8. Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 30 minutes.
  9. 9. While the panettone are baking, beat powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth. Spread glaze on the warm panettone.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 2 loaves
calories: 247.1 kcal
carbohydrates: 41.1 g
protein: 4.5 g
saturated fat: 3.6 g
cholesterol: 32.3 mg
sodium: 125.9 mg
fiber: 1.3 g
sugar: 18.3 g