Homemade Pandoro

Cream the butter and sugar: Using a mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Bringing it all together: Alternate adding the dry and wet ingredients to the dough, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Add the orange zest and mix gently.

Kneading the dough: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic.

Rising: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rest in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.

Shaping the pandoro: Transfer the dough to a greased and floured pandoro mold. Cover again with plastic wrap and let it rest for another 30 minutes.

Baking: Preheat the oven to 180°C. Bake the pandoro for about 45 minutes, or until golden brown.

Finishing: Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a rack. Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.

Tips:

Mold: If you don’t have a pandoro mold, use a greased and floured loaf pan.

Candied fruit: Add candied fruit to the dough for a special touch.

Spices: Try adding other spices like cinnamon, cardamom or nutmeg.

Extra tip: For an even tastier pandoro, add a pinch of vanilla essence to the dough.

With this simple and delicious recipe, you can make a homemade pandoro perfect for any occasion!

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