Panettone Italian Christmas Bread

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For the people of Milan, panettone is the essential Christmas dessert. Known for its tall, dome-like shape, this soft and airy "dough cloud," filled with raisins and candied fruit, is adored by everyone.

Expert bakers craft this treat through a careful and extended process using the finest natural ingredients, completely free of additives. Characteristics such as color, aroma, dough texture and consistency, crust appearance, and flavor balance are key elements that set artisan panettone apart from the widely available commercial versions.

Although new culinary innovations constantly emerge, nothing can replicate the aroma of traditional panettone, featuring candied oranges and enriched with the taste of high-quality butter, citrus, and honey.

Although it is recognized all over the world as an Italian dessert, Milanese will always emphasize that it is first and foremost a Milanese dessert because panettone was born in Milan in the 15th century and until the 20th century it was not consumed almost anywhere outside the northern Italian metropolis.

Over the centuries, Panettone became an essential part of Italian celebrations, symbolising joy, warmth, and family gatherings. Today, it remains a staple of Italian Christmas feasts, enjoyed not only in Italy but across the world.

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A selection of best Italian pannetone:

Tre Marie panettone

Tre Marie panettone are among the best in the whole Italy. They pack their panettone in beautiful colourful boxes. Baked in the heart of Milan with traditional techniques that include three doughs and three days of rising with the special yeast, these breads melt in your mouth. Choose from various flavours: classic with candied oranges, soft raisins and cedar cubes; panettone with chocolate and pastry cream; panettone with pieces of chocolate and topped with cocoa and more chocolate.

These panettones are super delicious, but still affordable - you can buy them for around 20 Euros.

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