Simplified Panettone

Steps

1. 1.

   Soak the mixed dried fruits in cherry brandy or orange juice in the fridge overnight.
2. 2.

   Bloom the yeast as per package instructions.
3. 3.

   I used part of the milk to bloom my yeast in the video.
4. 4.

   In a large mixing bowl, mix the flour, sugar and salt, then mix.
5. 5.

   Add the milk, eggs and vanilla extract then mix until the dough clumps up.
6. 6.

   Using the dough attachment of a stand mixer, mix until the dough separates from the wall of the mixing bowl.
7. 7.

   Add the chilled butter and continue mixing until the dough passes the window pane test.
8. 8.

   Proof until double in size.
9. 9.

   Drain the soaked dried fruits of any remaining liquid then knead with the dough until fully incorporated.
10. 10.

    The dough will be very sticky.
11. 11.

    Do not add any more flour.
12. 12.

    Divide the dough into two and place in a panettone mold.
13. 13.

    Let proof until double in size.
14. 14.

    Egg wash and create cuts in the top using kitchen scissors.
15. 15.

    Baking at 160C for around 50 minutes or until internal temperature reaches around 88C.
16. 16.

    Poke the bottom with barbecue sticks and hang upside down and cool down.
17. 17.

    Store using an airtight container or cover with cling film.