Panettone

Definition

An Italian sweet leavened bread studded with dried fruits and candied citrus peel, traditionally enjoyed during Christmas celebrations and originating from Milan.

Example Usage

She received a box of handmade panettone as a holiday gift, and it quickly became her favorite festive treat.

Origin

From Italian 'pane' (bread) and the augmentative suffix '-tone', with the confection becoming a Christmas staple in Italy during the 15th century.

Fun Fact

Authentic panettone requires at least 20 hours of fermentation and contains a minimum of 16% butter and 8% candied fruit by Italian law, making it one of the most carefully regulated baked goods.

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