{"id":"pandoro_b3eea4b90b","slug":"traditional-italian-pandoro","title":"Traditional Italian Pandoro","description":"A classic Italian sweet bread with a light, airy texture and a rich, buttery flavor, traditionally served in an eight-pointed star shape during the holidays.","serves":10,"time":{"prepMinutes":60,"cookMinutes":40,"totalMinutes":780,"activeMinutes":90},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"450g bread flour","name":"Bread Flour","quantity":450,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"3 1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"high protein","notes":"preferably Manitoba flour","group":"dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"150g sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":150,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"3/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"granulated","notes":"divided use","group":"dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"170g butter, softened","name":"Butter","quantity":170,"unit":"g","usQuantity":6,"usUnit":"oz","form":"softened","notes":"unsalted","group":"lamination","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"4 large eggs","name":"Egg","quantity":4,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whole","notes":"room temperature","group":"dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"2 egg yolks","name":"Egg Yolks","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"yolk","notes":"room temperature","group":"dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"60ml warm milk","name":"Milk","quantity":60,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"warm","notes":"","group":"starter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"7g active dry yeast","name":"Active dry yeast","quantity":7,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"2 1/4","usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"1 packet","group":"starter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1 tablespoon honey","name":"Honey","quantity":21,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"wildflower or acacia","group":"dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"1 teaspoon vanilla paste","name":"Vanilla Paste","quantity":5,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"paste","notes":"or extract","group":"dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"Zest of 1 lemon","name":"Lemon Zest","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"zested","notes":"untreated lemon","group":"dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-11","original":"1/2 teaspoon salt","name":"Salt","quantity":3,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"tsp","form":"fine","notes":"","group":"dough","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a small bowl, combine the warm milk, yeast, 10g of sugar, 50g of flour, and one egg yolk to create the 'lievitino' (starter). Mix well, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 60 minutes until bubbly.","group":"Starter Preparation","title":"Combine the warm milk, yeast, 10g of sugar, 50g of flour, and one egg yolk","timerMinutes":60,"sourceTitle":"Starter Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a stand mixer, combine the starter with the remaining flour, sugar, whole eggs, remaining yolk, honey, vanilla, lemon zest, and salt. Knead with the dough hook for about 15 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.","group":"Dough Formation","title":"Combine the starter","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Dough Formation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 2 hours at room temperature, then refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.","group":"First Rise","title":"Transfer the dough","timerMinutes":150,"sourceTitle":"First Rise"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Roll the chilled dough into a square. Place the softened butter in the center and fold the corners of the dough over the butter to seal it. Roll into a rectangle, fold into thirds like a letter, and chill for 20 minutes. Repeat this rolling and folding process two more times.","group":"Lamination","title":"Roll the chilled dough","timerMinutes":60,"sourceTitle":"Lamination"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a well-buttered Pandoro mold. Cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free spot until the dough reaches the top edge of the mold (this can take 8 to 12 hours).","group":"Final Rise","title":"Shape the dough into a ball","timerMinutes":600,"sourceTitle":"Final Rise"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Preheat the oven to 340°F (170°C). Bake for 35-45 minutes until a skewer comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, cover with foil.","group":"Baking","title":"Preheat the oven","timerMinutes":40,"sourceTitle":"Baking"}],"notes":"Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting. The long rising times are essential for the characteristic texture of the Pandoro. Use a high-protein bread flour (Manitoba) for the best results.","cuisine":{"group":"Italian","specific":["Italian"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["bake"],"equipment":["stand mixer","Pandoro mold","rolling pin","mixing bowls"],"diet":["vegetarian"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","milk","eggs"],"difficulty":"hard","yield":{"amount":1,"unit":"cake","note":"Standard 1kg Pandoro mold"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The dough can be started the day before and left for the final rise overnight."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight bag to keep it soft.","reheatingNotes":"Warm slightly in the oven for a freshly-baked feel."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fpandoro_b3eea4b90b%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=57106301-c610-4eb1-ac4e-64c19c2d7774","imageAlt":"Traditional Italian Pandoro — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["holiday bread","sweet bread","christmas","yeast bread","buttery"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Traditional Italian Pandoro","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T07:41:40.116Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T07:41:40.116Z","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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