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Savory Panettone

17/11/2023

The savory panettone is a salty reinterpretation of the classic Milanese panettone, ideal for appetizers or festive buffets. Here’s how you can prepare it.

Ingredients

  • 500 g of type 00 flour
  • 100 g of Manitoba flour
  • 150 g of butter
  • 130 g of water
  • 70 g of sugar
  • 8 g of salt
  • 15 g of fresh brewer’s yeast
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 egg yolk (for glazing)

For the filling, you can vary according to your tastes. You could use, for example:

  • Assorted cold cuts (prosciutto, mortadella, salami)
  • Cheeses (emmental, gorgonzola, goat cheese)
  • Grilled vegetables (zucchini, eggplants, bell peppers)
  • Pesto or other spreadable creams

Preparation

  1. Dissolve the yeast in lukewarm water. In a large bowl, mix the type 00 flour with the Manitoba flour, sugar, and salt.
  2. Add the water with the dissolved yeast to the center of the flours and start kneading. Incorporate the eggs one at a time.
  3. When the dough starts to take shape, incorporate the soft butter in pieces, working until you get a smooth and elastic dough.
  4. Place the dough in a bowl greased with oil, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in volume, about 2 hours.
  5. Deflate the dough by briefly working it on a pastry board, then divide it into two and roll out each piece with a rolling pin to obtain two discs about 1 cm thick.
  6. Place the first disc in a previously buttered panettone mold, stuff with the ingredients you’ve chosen for your filling, then overlap the second disc and make another layer of filling.
  7. Let the filled panettone rise again in the mold for about 30 minutes, then brush the surface with a beaten egg yolk.
  8. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C for about 45 minutes or until the panettone acquires a golden color.
  9. Let it cool before cutting and serving.

Trivia

The savory panettone lends itself to numerous variations and you can customize the filling based on the tastes of your guests or the seasonal ingredients. It was born as a savory alternative to the traditional sweet version and has secured a place of honor in the menus of Italian festivities, especially for its versatility and spectacular presentation.

Savory Panettone