Food glossary
What is Panettone?
Panettone — A large, round yeasted fruit cake from Italy, traditionally eaten at Christmas and Easter. It's baked in a special tubular mould to give it height. They're beautifully packaged in tall decorated boxes and available from Italian delis and some larger supermarkets, although they're generally only available seasonally. Panettone can be served as a dessert, accompanied by sweet wine; it's also…
A large, round yeasted fruit cake from Italy, traditionally eaten at Christmas and Easter. It's baked in a special tubular mould to give it height. They're beautifully packaged in tall decorated boxes and available from Italian delis and some larger supermarkets, although they're generally only available seasonally.
Panettone can be served as a dessert, accompanied by sweet wine; it's also delicious toasted and spread with butter, or used in place of bread in a bread and butter pudding.