Festive Panettone Bread Machine Delight
Celebrate the holiday season with this delightful Festive Panettone Bread, crafted easily in your bread machine. Originating from Italy, Panettone is a traditional Christmas bread known for its rich flavor and fluffy texture. This recipe combines warm water, butter, and eggs with a medley of flour, sugar, and hints of vanilla to create a dough that's perfect for rising. enriched with a colorful blend of mixed dried fruits added at just the right time to maximize their luscious taste. Perfectly baked with a light crust, this bread is sure to impress your family and friends, making it an ideal centerpiece for your festive table. Enjoy it toasted, plain, or adorned with a drizzle of icing!
15
Servings
120
Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
Water
3/4 cup (Warm)
Butter
1/4 cup (Softened)
Eggs
2 (Beaten)
Vanilla Extract
1 1/2 teaspoons (N/A)
Flour
3 1/4 cups (N/A)
Sugar
2 tablespoons (N/A)
Powdered Milk
2 tablespoons (N/A)
Salt
1 1/2 teaspoons (N/A)
Yeast
2 teaspoons (N/A)
Chopped Mixed Dried Fruit
1/2 cup (N/A (Add at the 'add in' beep))
Instructions
1
Start your bread machine by adding the water, softened butter, beaten eggs, and vanilla extract to the bread pan in the specified order.
2
Next, pour in the flour, sugar, powdered milk, salt, and yeast, ensuring each ingredient is layered well. Be careful not to mix the yeast with the salt directly.
3
Close the bread machine lid and select the 'Sweet Bread' setting with a 'Light Crust' option.
4
When the bread machine signals the 'add in' beep, carefully add the chopped mixed dried fruit. This ensures the fruit remains intact and adds bursts of flavor throughout the bread.
5
Allow the bread machine to complete its cycle. Once finished, remove the bread from the pan and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.
6
Once cooled, enjoy your Festive Panettone Bread with your favorite toppings, or simply on its own!
Nutrition Information
4g
Fat
20g
Carbs
2g
Protein
1g
Fiber
3g
Sugar
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Festive Panettone Bread Machine Delight?
It is a traditional Italian holiday bread known for its rich flavor and fluffy texture, specifically adapted for easy preparation in a bread machine.
Where does Panettone bread originate?
Panettone is a traditional Christmas bread that originates from Italy.
What bread machine setting should I use for this recipe?
You should select the 'Sweet Bread' setting on your bread machine.
Which crust setting is recommended?
A 'Light Crust' option is recommended for the best results with this panettone recipe.
How many servings does this recipe provide?
This recipe yields approximately 15 servings.
What is the calorie count per serving?
Each serving of this Festive Panettone contains 120 calories.
How much fat is in one serving of this bread?
There are 4g of fat per serving.
What is the carbohydrate content per slice?
Each serving contains 20g of carbohydrates.
How much protein does this bread provide?
This recipe provides 2g of protein per serving.
Does this bread contain fiber?
Yes, there is 1g of fiber per serving.
How much sugar is in a single serving?
There are 3g of sugar per serving.
What temperature should the water be?
The water used in the recipe should be warm.
How should the butter be prepared before adding?
The butter should be softened before being added to the bread pan.
How should the eggs be prepared?
The 2 eggs should be beaten before being added to the bread machine.
When should I add the chopped mixed dried fruit?
The dried fruit should be added when the bread machine signals with the 'add in' beep.
What is the benefit of adding fruit at the 'add in' beep?
Adding fruit at this time ensures the pieces remain intact and provides bursts of flavor throughout the bread.
How much flour is required for this recipe?
This recipe requires 3 1/4 cups of flour.
Is there a specific order for adding ingredients?
Yes, start with liquids (water, butter, eggs, vanilla), then layer the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, powdered milk, salt, and yeast).
What precaution should be taken with the yeast?
Be careful not to mix the yeast directly with the salt when layering ingredients.
How much yeast is needed?
You will need 2 teaspoons of yeast for this recipe.
What is the amount of vanilla extract used?
The recipe calls for 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
Does the recipe use powdered milk?
Yes, the recipe requires 2 tablespoons of powdered milk.
How much mixed dried fruit is used?
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of chopped mixed dried fruit.
How should the bread be cooled?
Once finished, remove the bread from the pan and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.
What are some ways to serve this Panettone?
You can enjoy it toasted, plain, or decorated with a drizzle of icing.
How much salt is included in the ingredients?
The recipe uses 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt.
What total number of ingredients are in this recipe?
There are a total of 10 ingredients in this recipe.
What is the sugar content in the dough?
The dough uses 2 tablespoons of sugar.
What categories or tags describe this recipe?
This recipe is tagged as panettone, christmas bread, holiday recipes, bread machine, and sweet bread.
What is the texture of this Panettone bread?
This bread is known for its rich flavor and fluffy texture with a light crust.