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Let it sit for about 10 minutes until foamy.","group":"Preparation","title":"Combine warm milk and yeast","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a large stand mixer bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture, eggs, and vanilla extract. Knead with a dough hook for 5 minutes.","group":"Dough Development","title":"Mix the flour, sugar, and salt","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Dough Development"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the softened butter one tablespoon at a time, continuing to knead until the dough is smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky, about 10 more minutes.","group":"Dough Development","title":"Add the softened butter one tablespoon","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Dough Development"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 2 to 3 hours.","group":"First Rise","title":"Cover the bowl and let the dough rise","timerMinutes":180,"sourceTitle":"First Rise"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Punch down the dough. Fold in the raisins, candied orange peel, and orange zest. Gently knead until the fruits are evenly distributed.","group":"Shaping","title":"Punch down the dough","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Shaping"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Place the dough in a panettone mold. Cover and let rise again until it reaches the top of the mold, about 2 hours.","group":"Second Rise","title":"Place the dough in a panettone mold","timerMinutes":120,"sourceTitle":"Second Rise"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Cut a shallow cross on the top of the dough and place a small knob of butter in the center. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.","group":"Baking","title":"Preheat the oven","timerMinutes":45,"sourceTitle":"Baking"}],"notes":"Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature to help the dough rise properly. 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