How Traditional Panettone Is Made In Italy | Regional Eats

Panettone is famous for its tangy flavor and yellow, soft and gooey dough that is unlike no other. The secret behind it is an Italian yeast called lievito madre, or mother yeast. It gives a panettone a tangy flavor and just the perfect texture. But it’s not an easy yeast to work with: you need time and patience to master it. In Milan, the birthplace of panettone, lievito madre is the one and only yeast bakers are allowed to use. We visited Pavé, a local bakery, to find out what else makes Milanese panettone so special.
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How Traditional Panettone Is Made In Italy | Regional Eats

[@00kidney]

Fun fact, here in Italy panettone is so common you get tired of it. And right after the holidays supermarkets will sell you even the good ones for pennies (if you still want to eat panettone)

[@moonlightfitz]

Same in Perú.

[@drmprod]

En Argentina también

[@wcjerky]

Having lived in Milan and now locked away from returning (darn pandemic), panettone holds a very special place in my heart, as with it return all the magnificent memories of Milan, Verona, and the north of Italy. Che peccato! L'Italia mi manca ogni giorno.

[@brunomatos5951]

Same in Brazil

[@ninaelsbethgustavsen2131]

I've heard that Panettone is a favoured Christmas gift amongst friends and family. You give one. And you get one in return... 😄

[@ropro9817]

I love that he thinks that after 15 years, he's finally starting to learn something about making panettone. Such great humility.

[@justinnee1572]

In Japan it takes 20 years to know how to mix the ingredients.

[@u235u235u235]

@@justinnee1572 lol that's just to keep you as a laborer. work a few years and start your own business. say bye bye to the boss and print your own money.

[@crasicatlady]

I've tried to make panettone at home, but now I understand why it came out like a bread. Such a complex process. No wonder the price they charged. This year I ordered an Italian panettone, so exited about it. Great video!

[@shesh32]

How much is it?

[@crasicatlady]

@@shesh32 Usually a 700 gr Panettone from Italy starts at 25€, and can go up to 40€. Depends on the brand.

[@marciadamacenacaires1870]

Where did you order?

[@crasicatlady]

@@marciadamacenacaires1870 Amazon. They have some that come directly from Italy and even say they have the "pasta madre" like the ones in the video. I had one before and it was amazing.

[@jacopo4395]

@@crasicatlady in Italy at the supermarket it costs 3.99€

[@Booboonancy]

Back in the 80’s, I lived near an Italian grocery in Montréal ( Milano if you’re interested) that I absolutely loved. I was not, however, into Panettone! In fact, I thought they looked rather like dry raisin breads. I kept seeing people buy those boxes by the armful and I could not figure out what the deal was until one day I saw a well known journalist doing the same. That peeked my curiosity so I bought one. OMG, it practically changed my life. I have to restrain myself because I would eat it everyday, and lots of it. JUST TRY IT !

[@dnaisinmybody]

I can honestly say I thought very similarly of them until I met my partner and now I buy at least 2-3 if not more during the holidays and use it like white bread for a bunch of different things. It makes really great bread pudding too!

[@Booboonancy]

@@dnaisinmybody For sure ! It’s also fantastic toasted 😬

[@educationforblind6362]

Its normal bread

[@Booboonancy]

@@educationforblind6362 Panettone is normal bread ?

[@educationforblind6362]

@@Booboonancy it is actually cake

[@bettycharms]

Forget the panettone, this Christmas i want Giovanni!

[@slurpii4669]

Giorgio

[@GrinFlash007]

Are you Team Rocket?

[@guilhermeamorim1590]

In Brazil, we eat panettone in Christmas 😁

[@papastratos99]

@@slurpii4669 if you know, you know

[@wpr1738]

Right???

[@Joan-Indi]

I am a Nigerian living in London 4 years ago, I tried Panettone for the first time, and now it's become a cherished part of my holiday festivities. It's truly amazing!

[@deepakmenon7733]

Please please make more regional eats videos. They are my favourite to watch!!!!

[@educationforblind6362]

Its normal bread

[@justgotserious9124]

I'm Asian and Panettone was very new to me when I arrived here in Toronto years back. I first lived in an area populated mostly by Italians and ever since my previous neighbour, who was one, gifted me panettones one christmas, it's been my go too holiday cake. When I say go too, I mean I buy up to six panettones with different fillings every time and even go back after the holidays to score the discounted ones. They're that good and can be kept for quite a while. I love eating it with black tea!

[@naveentaylor6197]

Can we all just agree that panettone is 10x better than fruitcake? Cause I LOVE PANETTONE. ITS DELICIOUS!

[@kedarmeow]

I'm really lucky to be born in such era. Maybe I'll never visit Italy & eat this dish... But, at least I do know that... Their are different cultures around the world & so much Dishes are present & they're preserving this History & Cuisines. It's so nice to watch & imagine eating this dish.

[@BARBITURICI00]

Come in Italy to taste this and others foods

[@Salma.Salma.Salma.]

Consider yourself lucky that you’ve never tried it, because pandoro>>>>>>>panettone

[@kedarmeow]

@@BARBITURICI00 Sure Bro...

[@melaniescarlet01]

I love hearing Claudia speak Italian 💜

[@songindarkness]

I love that we can get good quality Italian panettone in England. It’s so delicious and worth every penny.

[@rossrreyes]

Ohhh Italian..what a beautiful, classical language As a native English speaker who studied Italian for 4 years; the world seems so much more beautiful going through it speaking Italian

[@vioricabelu6683]

Io sono italiano ed è bellissimo (si, ne vado fierissimo) se il nome è femminile ma sto armando maschile è normale perché sto usando un tablet di mia madre

[@jeanes.3967]

As a brazilian, I am very thankful to who created this. Panettone is my favourite christmas food of all times! Whenever my mom finds some out of season, she gets if for me. I could totally eat it all year long 🥰🤩

[@magnusfox777]

If Santa doesn't come I don't care but if I don't eat Panettone Christmas is ruined. 🇵🇪

[@gebezeira]

Já provou panettone salgado? Uma invenção tipicamente brasileira, mas que eu amo tanto quanto o doce... 😆😆

[@pedrobalduci7754]

@@gebezeira e a gente continua tentando o acidente diplomatico com a itália

[@muffieo1]

Panettone means Christmas to me. But like some others here I would eat it in lady like portions until it’s gone. How does it manage to stay fresh so long?

[@pedrobalduci7754]

@@muffieo1 you can freeze it, it works well Here in Brazil, it is common for small bakeries to make panettone all year, so they are relatively ready available all seasons

[@mrdasilver]

Panettone is, by far and large, one of my favorite things to eat on this planet. Christmas is not Christmas without panettone for this Brazilian-Italian guy right here.

[@allygheorghe]

I am from Romania but I love Panettone! And I love Italy!

[@briefcandle]

My parents are from Argentina. This stuff is consumed en masse during the holidays. Definitely evokes memories of my childhood! I can almost guarantee that when we gather for xmas this year, there will be a panatone on the table.

[@Ale55andr082]

panettone

[@gracieloufreebush4899]

i can confirm

[@magnusfox777]

Same in Peru 🇵🇪. Without Panettone it doesn't feel like Christmas.

[@Gadottinho]

@Manvëru it's the same in brazil

[@anesthesiabeyond8519]

Hahahaha! I am Chinese live in America buy I fell in love panettone ever since my very first taste 10 years ago. The soft texture along with orange tensed aroma melt my stress away. I prefer panettone to any other deserts.For me it is a all year around desert, but especially at Christmas 🎄 Now I made it few time at home with semi success. Still trying hard to make it better.

[@arian6141]

love to see the process of a childhood Xmas food of mine. I'm from Milan and in my family we eat lots of panettone even till the end of January and even before the beginning of December

[@ScumfuckMcDoucheface]

That's awesome man! do you know how it became a "Christmas treat"? Usually seasonal stuff like this is because certain ingredients are only available at certain times right? but I don't think that's the case here...?

[@arian6141]

@@ScumfuckMcDoucheface yeah bro I don't really think that's the case here but I'm not 100% sure. What I do know is that as far as I can remember it's always been a very strong Christmas tradition. So much that even many countries in Latin America (Perú, Brazil, Argentina and many more) eat it during Xmas thanks to the Italian migration

[@arian6141]

@Baby Hunn you shouldn't be afraid because it's very good in my opinion and by the way almost nobody ever likes the dried fruits of panettone! we always take them off and eat only the raisins

[@MrMonfabio]

Since we have here in Brazil the biggest italian colony outside Italy, panettone is very famous as well and we love it

[@lucaschiantodipepe2015]

Italians landed in Brazil as immigrants years 1890-1920. They after 4/5 generations are not more Italian. They're Brazilians of Italian descent, like Bolsonaro.

[@MrMonfabio]

@@lucaschiantodipepe2015 no, still have lots of old italians like spanishes and portuguese. Lots of europeans came after WW2

[@luareq]

@@lucaschiantodipepe2015 f*ck bolsonaro

[@lucaschiantodipepe2015]

@@luareq he's the Brazilian president, surely not elected by me but by the majority of his people. I took him as exemple, becouse he's well known. No idea about his policy.

[@tube.brasil]

@@lucaschiantodipepe2015 That person is just a rude obnoxious marxist. Don't pay attention to her.

[@NoNick1337]

It's very popular in Poland around Christmas time. It's available in any supermarket. I've never know it's called Panettone. My parents always just called it "Christmas babka".

[@freelancepear87kakkoka11]

man, i just love seeing content from Claudia Romeo! 💕

[@harmohit11]

Italians are hardcore at baking! Amazing stuff!

[@JadeLeaf1980]

Food making is pretty much the love language of many Italians.

[@Kiss__Kiss]

Food Insider ... Panettone .. Italy.. The Lovely, Claudia?? Come on.. What's not to LOVE... Andiamo!!!! Makes me proud of my Sicilian Heritage!!!!

[@lumberjackdreamer6267]

I grew up eating Panetonne for Xmas. Now I’m just as excited every time I see one in the store.

[@kathrink6822]

This January was the first time I ever noticed them in our supermarket here in Northern Germany. I'm so glad I did, so good!

[@drasiella]

I tried a store bought panettone once and IM IN LOVE. I wish to make it at home!

[@ilv1]

And here I was... thinking nobody actually likes them. But everybody gets one as a gift for the holidays. I can make better cake than this.

[@andersonsantucci9325]

I love Panettone,here in Brazil we eat a lot of panettones in christmas,easter etc,we eat with Ice cream,with coffeee,tea, etc,etc,etc

[@linkinparkmania1]

For those who want to know, levito madre is basically a sourdough starter

[@maxg.8102]

Thanks. I was also annoyed by them calling it "yeast" :D

[@interestedviewer2097]

@@maxg.8102 Why would you be annoyed? You do realize a starter is a way for us to cultivate wild yeast? :D

[@maxg.8102]

@@interestedviewer2097 Yes, but a dough isn't just flour, right? :D

[@linkinparkmania1]

@@maxg.8102 Well I mean sourdough is basically water and flour fed everyday on a closed container which is sort of like the old yeast

[@ClaudioCosta1900]

@@interestedviewer2097 because a sourdough is mainly lactic bacteria, rather than wild yeast

[@Kimster182]

Giovanni is so cute! So happy we could see his face

[@highcotton63664]

Our family enjoys this every year but I had no idea the work that went into it. Bravo!

[@americanrebel413]

I love this bread, thank you for showing how it's made!

[@tldarby123]

My Italian mother always made Panettone for Easter and Christmas. Have never been able to make it successfully. Failures were still tasty but not Panettone. Now Pandoro is the one that I can make quite well. Regardless, Panettone is considered a holiday staple in our home and when we visit others (before pandemic) we would always bring one as a gift or my homemade Pandoro. Thanks for this great vid showing the process!

[@kimberly5465]

My husband tried his first Panettone, it was very special and nostalgic for me. I'm so glad he loved it!

[@pipilopulido5015]

Amo a la presentadora ... Es lo máximo

[@bYAQUER]

In Peru panettone is consumed all year around but it couldn't be compared to this masterpiece of Milanese panettone 😍

[@calasalos]

I lived in Peru and peruvians used to thought that panettone was a traditional Peruvian recipe...

[@alfrredd]

peruvian panettone is usually drier (no levito madre) and instead of raisins and orange peels they put dry watermelon skin dyed in different colors. It has nothing to do with Italian Panettone, the only thing they share is the name.

[@calasalos]

@@alfrredd I'm not convinced by your response.. It will be like an American saying that pizza is a traditional American recipe only because they eat it with slices of pineapple on it (something that an Italian would never dare to do..) It doesn't make sense

[@alfrredd]

@@calasalos I'm in no way saying panettone is peruvian. Only that the one they make is extremely different from the original recipe and It should probably be called a different name. Also, Americans CAN say New York style (or whatever other regional recipe) pizza is a traditional NY recipe the same way Peruvians say (Peruvian) panettone is Peruvian.

[@calasalos]

@@alfrredd In no way is "extremely different", it's the same as a large scale, non artesanal Panettone.. Many Italian products are imitated or counterfeited in other countries (mostly China) like Parmesan cheese, Nutella etc.. and this is very annoying for us

[@jb7753]

I've only started to eat these as we now get them as a gift at Christmas time, they are amazing and I'm astounded at the making process here!!!!

[@TonyKavalierosUS]

Great video Claudia, I have tried to make Panettone before and it really took me 3 days as well to have a dissent flavor and texture. It is all about the ingredients and the secrets of the creators!!! Thank you for the video!!

[@annabizaro-doo-dah]

My absolute favourite food. Mouth watering😋

[@Greanestbean]

One of my favorite things about Christmas and the colomba favorite foods of spring

[@wsavage3696]

I found this mesmerizing. Could not stop watching this. So very interesting. Makes me want to visit Italy just to try it! 😊

[@MrChefjanvier]

Claudia's smile is even sweeter than panettone :)

[@leonardostucchi8391]

I already bought something like 20 panettoni this year: they're great from breakfast to dinner dessert 😍

[@yiman7370]

It's a dessert not food. Eating it too often it's not healthy. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@cat_pb]

Eaten with tea in the morning it’s delicious!

[@evavancaem]

@@yiman7370 let people enjoy life, not everything has to be about health

[@kirbyculp3449]

Good with cheese

[@HopeLaFleur1975]

@@yiman7370 it's like sweet bread and the French eat crosaints practically every day their not dropping dead🤔

[@aznamoon1111]

I never knew what this was when I saw it in the stores. After watching this video I purchased some and I’m in love 🥰 - so delicious 😋

[@NicholasMahabeer]

idk if there is anything more peaceful that watching someone cook/bake something they are passionate about...

[@raycycleit8311]

An amazing process!

[@yes8032]

I remember I was in Italy in 2009 and I tried this until today I still love it’s taste

[@aleksanderquiroz4834]

We love Panettone 🇵🇪 greetings from Perú

[@torbjornwiken]

This is art!

[@giualonso]

It looks delicious! I love panettoni.

[@patrickpk4421]

LOVED THIS!!! Bravo!!

[@xeniadono]

I decided to make my own pannetonne at home last year. It was great (nothing to compare with his one though) yet it took me forever. I kinda enjoyed the whole process, I shall be making it once again this year. 😁 Artisanal foods are the best!

[@internetandlifehacks]

We love Panettone, thank you so much for this video!🙌

[@LaBucci]

Here in the USA I’ve seen the Panettone become more popular, of course imported from Italy. I see it everywhere, haven’t tried it yet though but this videos makes me excited to pick one up.

[@user-bv7mk8id5t]

The ones in the states are prob more and more awful! I would say if you could order it from a place like this, I would try to do so. I don’t eat this anymore, as I don’t eat eggs, but I’ve eaten pannetore since I was a kid. I’ve had bad ones and decent ones, but nothing like this! This one looks amazing! I think it’s been popular at least in NY since I could remember, even before those big commercial stores. Well at least we’ve always had it in our home (I am a bit Italian and South American). Someone had just bought a commercial one for my mum and it looks pretty nasty. Nothing like the video! -You could also try a legit Italian grocer, they may have decent ones. I would even try a tiny bit if I could from this place, it looks amazing! Best

[@toughbutsweet1]

I have been eating Pannetone for years. The major brand in the US is made in Italy and is delicioso!

[@chiaraspinello9471]

Please enjoy this and let us know if you prefer it with uvetta and canditi or without them.. This choice spark a fight in every family XD

[@Gadottinho]

Why imported? Can't the Americans make it too? Lmao

[@gailb26]

I love it! Got my first one this year cause my parents didn't want it, they had too many sweets. I am almost done with it. I enjoy a piece every night! Yum yum yum.

[@meowdy87]

In this bizarre world, people like Giovanni and traditions help us make sense of things again!❤

[@lizalphonse5416]

I really should've gotten one of these today...they are so good with coffee

[@HelgaCavoli]

Brazilians eat a lot of this. But dear oh dear! I'd love to taste this. The real thing.

[@gutobernardo7457]

Fruit Panettone is the best! I could eat them all year ❤️

[@jonathan198117]

Im from peru. We consumed a lot of panettone during the the holidays delicioso 😋

[@lauretta8458]

As an Italian, thanks for this video!

[@alijames180]

Thanks 😊 🎄🎄🎄

[@donlove3741]

Always a sign of Christmas season. Yum yum yum

[@Ohzeeyay]

As long as Claudia is in these episodes I will keep watching.

[@Aven-Sharma1991]

इतालवी संस्कृति बहुत अच्छी है, विदेशी संस्कृतियों के बारे में जानना अच्छा है 🇮🇳❤️ 🇮🇹

[@silvermist868]

I love this so much

[@randywaterbury9893]

Another great video by Claudia

[@linkinpark2380]

This is so good 😍😍

[@agraz9401]

I love Panettone so much, for me is the best of Christmas! I'm so lucky because I could enjoy some good ones at Milano :)

[@angelamagruder5911]

I tasted that bread or cake is very,very delicious,nice to see the process of how they are made!!!!

[@josehasegawa1858]

In Peru 🇵🇪 we love paneton is Christmas time..!

[@charliegray79]

It makes great French toast!

[@kuyawowievlog1258]

Looks delicious thanks for sharing this video ,

[@jessicasmith7102]

😋I 💕 Panettone!🤤 It's the bEst, Christmas treat!

[@angelamagruder5911]

Thank you,tastes good!!!!!

[@bessycorrales6405]

I look forward to this delicious bread each holiday season. I’ll enjoy it even more now after seeing the care and long process that it takes to produce it. Thank you!

[@rob2049]

Pure heaven....

[@jimbobbob9063]

I bloody love panettone, colomba and Pandoro. Nom nom

[@YellyellyellYellyellyell]

Love love love panettone ❤️

[@kushkamble2027]

this is the motivation i needed to realize its better to buy than bake

[@IFIXCASTLES]

The Italians did teach the world how to cook!

[@underpressure1954]

Most cooking techniques comes from France but ok

[@paolorossi9180]

@@underpressure1954 and the Frenchs leanrned from Caterina Dei Medici

[@underpressure1954]

@@paolorossi9180 The Medici learned everything from the French Royalty wtf are you on 🤣 The French didn't learn shit from Italians

[@paolorossi9180]

@@underpressure1954 your opinion.Caterina Dei Medici is considered "the mother of french perfumery too.This is the history

[@underpressure1954]

@@paolorossi9180 Literally nobody calls her like that. Do you know how history actually is ? Catherine never ordered italian food when she was in France

[@mokko759]

Even the cheap grocery store panettone are quite tasty but the proper artisan loaves? Absolutely divine. They cost a small fortune but damn it, they are worth every penny.

[@marsharamsdell]

That was great.

[@AngelA-wf1sg]

The stuff dreams are made of😍❤😋

[@pamelawing626]

I LOVE Panettone and got one of those gigantic ones as Costco, just before Thanksgiving and I THINK it lasted a week. I do NOT want to get another or I won't be able to zip the jeans I just go back into. It's good stuff.

[@yeliaHannA]

I love this girl as the host or whatever word should be there

[@rhythmdroid]

host, hostess, whatevs - yeah, she is excellent! Relaxed vibes, respectful, interested, multilingual, too!

[@BELDI_2024_LIVE]

تحيتي لكم على هذه الاكله الجميله 🙏🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇩🇿🇲🇦🇲🇦🇩🇿🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🌷🥀🥀🥀🥀🌸🌹❤️❤️🌸🌺🌹🌸🌸🌺🥀🥀🌷

[@susanziobron3494]

If you find yourself near great barrington, Massachusetts…after thanksgiving… Berkshire mountain bakery makes wonderful pannettone!

[@BarEscm]

I came here to learn how to make panettone at home. After watching this, I've lost my will even attempting it. It will take much less time and effort to go to Milan on foot and buy the real thing. Now, seriously, amazing video. Those look amazing and delicious.

[@planescaped]

My sister in law gave us one of these for watching their dog, thing was really good. The one we had even had the same packaging as the ones shown in the video...

[@ivanvalverde7018]

Love these videos. Hope this doesn’t stop lol

[@ninatheninja2178]

i also absolutely love Panettone.

[@cruisingfanatic]

Beautiful to watch the whole process I so love Panettone plus the handsome Italian man is a lovey bonus to see

[@paolorossi9180]

Hhahhhahah

[@GoldMedalistPUOfficial]

Awesome 👍 Fantastic Sharing 👍👍👍 Stay Blessed Forever 🌸

[@sutats]

Oh yeah, I've been unboxing plenty of panettone this month. Still have a very large one to unbox. Buonissimo!

[@braeguin8727]

A humble man!

[@PaulMcGuinness]

Molto bene! I love Panettone, and agree it should be an all-year-round thing!

[@thekeith-donovanexperience]

I’m Buying one tomorrow, literally just because of this video.

[@watcharinrattanamanee7289]

i'm lovin' it ❤.

[@overtonesnteatime198]

Merry xmas Claudia! You are amazing

[@TheMistheria]

you will never find a panettone like this in the supermarket, this is an artisanal product, the panettone that you find in the supermarket is not to be compared to this panettone