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Toast the almonds and hazelnuts on a baking sheet for 8-10 minutes until fragrant. If hazelnuts have skins, rub them in a clean towel to remove.","group":"Preparation","title":"Preheat your oven","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, candied orange peel, candied citron, and the toasted nuts.","group":"Mixing","title":"Combine the flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Mixing"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the honey and sugar. Bring to a boil and cook until the mixture reaches the 'soft ball' stage, which is about 240°F (116°C).","group":"Syrup","title":"Combine the honey and sugar","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Syrup"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Quickly pour the hot honey syrup into the nut and flour mixture. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until everything is well coated. The mixture will be very stiff and sticky.","group":"Mixing","title":"Quickly pour the hot honey syrup","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Mixing"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Line an 8-inch round springform pan with parchment paper or edible rice paper. Transfer the mixture to the pan and press it down firmly using wet hands or the back of a damp spoon to level the surface.","group":"Baking","title":"Line an 8-inch round springform pan","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Baking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes. It should still feel slightly soft to the touch; it will firm up significantly as it cools.","group":"Baking","title":"Bake in the preheated oven","timerMinutes":35,"sourceTitle":"Baking"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Allow the panforte to cool completely in the pan. Once cold, remove from the pan and dust generously with powdered sugar before serving in thin wedges.","group":"Finishing","title":"Allow the panforte","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Traditional panforte is baked on edible rice paper (wafer paper), which prevents it from sticking to the tin and adds a classic texture. Ensure you do not overbake, or the honey will make it too hard to cut.","cuisine":{"group":"Italian","specific":["Italian"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["bake"],"equipment":["8-inch springform pan","parchment paper or rice paper","saucepan","wooden spoon","mixing bowl"],"diet":["vegetarian","dairy_free"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","tree_nuts"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":1,"unit":"cake","note":"approx 8-inch round"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Panforte can be made several weeks in advance. Its flavor actually improves over time."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store wrapped tightly in parchment paper and then foil or in an airtight container at room temperature.","reheatingNotes":""}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fpanforte_93e8172aaa%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=4854d778-28e4-4afe-a6bd-8fab46089a99","imageAlt":"Panforte di Siena — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["panforte","italian","dessert","christmas","siena","fruitcake","nuts","honey"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Panforte di Siena","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T08:18:49.462Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T08:18:49.462Z","related":[{"id":"zabaione_e4ffd1c355","slug":"zabaione","title":"Zabaione","description":"A classic, ethereal Italian dessert custard that is light, frothy, and rich. 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