Traditional Christmas Food from Around the World
| December 13, 2017
3. Panettone – Italy
Another sweet that’s enjoyed around the world during the holiday season is panettone, which originated in Italy. It’s a sweet, leavened bread that’s most similar to sourdough as it requires a long time to “proof.” This complicated baking process gives the bread it’s characteristic fluffy interior, which is studded with candied fruit and raisins.
In Italy, this bread is often elaborately wrapped, and given as a gift. It’s eaten either plain or with a dollop of sweet mascarpone cream, and is often accompanied by coffee or a glass of sweet wine.
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