
How time flies! Christmas is just around the corner! I can’t believe that we are actually in the end of December and not long from now, we will be in year 2012.
Like any other year, I will be spending Christmas in France. Last year, it snowed in London a few days before Christmas. I remember I had lots of fun playing in the snow. It was just an amazing sensation seeing the white flakes falling from the sky, it still and will remain an amazing sight, well, at least for me who hails from a country that never snows.
I baked Breton biscuits last year. This year, I decided to make something Italian. Panettone. Yes, the sweet bread loaf originally from Milan, that can be seen at the supermarkets and Italian Delicatessens during this time of the year. Panettone is usually prepared and eaten for Christmas and New Year in Italy.
I really love Panettone. It is light and full of fruity flavour. There are many sizes of Panetonne available, but the shape is always round. These days, mini Panettone can easily be spotted too. I absolutely love the packaging of Panettone – it always looks so festive!
I thought I would give it a go to make this yummy bread that I can eat it night and day! It’s not difficult to make at all, but, you need a few hours for proofing. The wait is so well worth it. I have added dried cranberries to give extra taste and texture. I hope you will like this panettone recipe!
I wish all of you a Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays and I will catch up with you guys when I am back from my Christmas break!
So cute and tempting! Your mini panettone are marvelous.
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and best wishes for the new Year!
Havea great break.
Cheers,
Rosa
Thank you Rosa. You have a wonderful Christmas and New Year too!
Good looking Panettone….just like the Milanese 😉
Merry Christmas, yang… and have a wonderful holiday in France 😀
Terima kasih sayang. Have a fab New Year! 🙂
Lovely panettone! Yes, I saw lots of them on sale when I was in Europe … didn’t know it was that straightforward to make. So pretty you made them, Lee Mei! Have a GREAT time in France! Drink an extra glass of vin for me, please! Have a fantastic holiday! xoxo
Thank you, Ju! I did have lots of vin for you until I volunteer to drink water.. hehe!
I love Panettone with the mixed fruits in it. Your mini panettone looks beautiful.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays 🙂
Thank you! Have a fab New Year!
Oh I really enjoy Panettone too! But I get the store-bought ones and they are very good (but of course, I can’t bake).
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and enjoy your time with your loved ones 🙂
Happy New Year to you too! I had a fab time in France! And I absolutely love Panettone!
I’ve nerver tried to bake pannetone… I’ll try! Merry Christmas Leemei…
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year, Dominique! 🙂
Wishing you a very merry Christmas, enjoy your time in France!
Thank you, Sylvie!
Merry Christmas Leemei….Hope you have a fab one in France this year 🙂
Thank you Sukaina. Have a fab New Year!
they are really pretty and festive! Happy Holidays Leemei!
Thank you Wiffy. 🙂
Enjoy your holidays in France 🙂
Those mini panettone’s are simply drool-worthy!!
Thank you Kiran!
Ciao Leemei! Come stai? I have to say that you are really a very good cook, in Italy this recipe is considered to be very difficult! Actually I have never tried to make it because I am intimidated by it. Your panettone looks delicious and perfectly baked! Thanks for this recipe! Ciao, Sabrina
Ciao Sabrina! Va bene!Thank you for your comment! I really love Panettone! It’s my favourite bread for Christmas. It was my first time making it and I will make again as I really love it a lot! Ciao!!
Lovely panettone! I missed them and didn’t make some this year. Love your idea of adding some dried cranberries. It does make a difference with more texture.
Happy holidays to you, Lee Mei!
Happy New Year to you Christine! I really love panettone so can’t help to try baking some. 🙂
Beautiful Panettone! I hope you had a very lovely Christmas in France and wishing you a wonderful 2012!
Thank you! Happy new year!
Don’t know how I missed this post before; I’d have loved to have baked these at Xmas!
Try it for this year’s Christmas! 🙂 Happy new year!
Hi, what would be an alternative for dried cranberries? Thanks 🙂
Well, I added that as additions. Normally raisins and citrus peels are used. You can try other dried fruits if you like.
such a fancy name, makes me wanna try it at once! it looks lovely & the recipe seems very simple too. this one i have to try 🙂
Thank you! 🙂