Panettone with Legacy 1 Sparkling Italian Wine

Few things feel as celebratory as slicing into a tall, golden panettone, its airy crumb studded with citrus and raisins. When paired with Legacy 1 Sparkling Italian Wine, the experience becomes even more elegant—the wine’s lively bubbles and gentle sweetness lift the richness of the butter and eggs, while its crisp finish balances the candied fruit. This pairing is perfect for holidays, special gatherings, or anytime you want to bring a touch of Italian tradition to the table.

Legacy & Worth Panettone Recipe

Ingredients (1 large panettone, 1 kg mold)

Starter (the night before)

• 100 g bread flour

• 60 ml warm water

• 2 g instant yeast (or 6 g fresh yeast)

  
  

Dough

• 400 g bread flour

• 120 g granulated sugar

• 6 large egg yolks, room temperature

• 170 g unsalted butter, very soft

• 120 ml warm whole milk

• 10 g salt

• Zest of 1 orange

• Zest of 1 lemon

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 150 g raisins (soaked in warm water or rum, then drained)

• 100 g candied orange and citron peel

Instructions

1. Make the starter

• Mix flour, water, and yeast into a soft dough.

• Cover and let rise at room temperature overnight (8–12 hours), until bubbly and doubled.

2. First dough

• In a stand mixer, combine the starter, flour, sugar, and milk.

• Add egg yolks one at a time, mixing well.

• Knead until the dough begins to pull together.

• Add butter gradually, kneading until smooth and elastic (15–20 minutes).

• Cover and let rise until tripled (3–4 hours, warm place).

3. Add fruit & flavor

• Gently fold in salt, citrus zests, vanilla, raisins, and candied peel.

• Rest the dough for 30 minutes.

4. Shape & final rise

• Shape into a tight ball and place seam-side down in a panettone mold.

• Cover lightly and let rise until the dough reaches just above the rim (2–3 hours).

5. Bake

• Preheat oven to 170°C / 340°F.

• Score a small cross on top and add a knob of butter if desired.

• Bake for 45–50 minutes, until deeply golden and internal temperature reaches ~94°C / 200°F.

• If browning too fast, tent loosely with foil.

6. Cool (important!)

• Panettone should cool upside down to prevent collapsing (use skewers through the base).

• Cool completely before slicing.

Serving Suggestion 🍾

Slice the panettone thick, serve at room temperature, and pour Legacy 1 Sparkling Italian Wine well-chilled. The wine’s effervescence refreshes the palate, making each bite feel light, aromatic, and celebratory.