How to Make Light Panettone - A Step-by-Step Guide

Light Panettone is a delicious Italian Christmas bread that is traditionally made with yeast, sugar, butter, eggs, and a variety of dried fruits. The bread is usually served during the holiday season and is a popular treat in many parts of Italy. However, this homemade version is a lighter and healthier take on the traditional recipe, making it perfect for those who are looking to indulge in a guilt-free holiday treat.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup lukewarm water, divided, or as needed
  • 2 ¼ cups Italian-style tip 00 flour
  • ¾ ounce fresh yeast
  • 2 eggs
  • 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup raisins
  • ¼ cup dried blueberries
  • ¼ cup chopped dried apricots
  • 3 tablespoons stevia powder
  • 2 tablespoons sugar-free candied fruit
  • 10 drops sugar substitute (such as Truvia®)

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 14 hrs
  • Total Time: 15 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Combine 1/4 cup lukewarm water, 1/3 of the flour, and yeast in a bowl and dissolve yeast. Cover with a clean dish towel and let rise in a warm place, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Stir in 1/3 more of the flour and enough warm water to make the dough soft and elastic. Knead together, cover, and let rise in a warm place, about 2 hours. Add remaining flour and a few tablespoons of warm water, knead into a soft and elastic dough, cover, and let rise in a warm place, about 3 hours.
  • Work in eggs, olive oil, raisins, blueberries, apricots, stevia, candied fruit, and sweetener and knead everything into a soft dough. Place dough in a panettone mold, cover, and let rise in a warm place until dough has almost doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until panettone is baked through and lightly browned, about 45 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    137 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 37mg
    • Sodium: 25mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 13mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 103mg