Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 4 cups
• Granulated sugar - ¾ cup
• Active dry yeast - 2 ¼ teaspoons
• Warm water - ¼ cup
• Eggs - 4 large
• Unsalted butter - ½ cup
• Milk - ½ cup
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Lemon zest - 1 tablespoon
• Orange zest - 1 tablespoon
• Raisins - 1 cup
• Candied orange peel - ½ cup

Instructions

1. 1.

   Dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.

2. 2.

   In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt.

3. 3.

   In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and add melted butter, milk, vanilla extract, lemon and orange zest.

4. 4.

   Combine the wet and dry ingredients, and knead into a smooth dough.

5. 5.

   Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

6. 6.

   Punch down the dough, add raisins and candied orange peel, and knead until well incorporated.

7. 7.

   Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a panettone mold.

8. 8.

   Cover and let it rise again for 1 hour.

9. 9.

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

10. 10.

    Bake the panettone for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown.

11. 11.

    Let it cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutritional Facts