No! I do not like bread that is naturally sweet or bread with candied anything, nuts or fruit. There, I said the blasphemous no word torward a beloved holiday food like, well, panettone.
For those who don’t know what panettone is I’ll give you a little information. It’s a traditional Italian sweet bread that originated in Milan. It’s made with any number of candied fruit, citron, raisins and citrus zest; namely lemon or orange. It’s tall, light and in some instances extremely fluffy. What’s not to like?
And that’s where Williams-Sonoma comes into my story.
Now I’m not one to overly exclaim how much I like a certain space, but I really do love Williams-Sonoma (and don’t forget the s at the end of Williams). I’ve had a lot of firsts there like; teaching a cooking class, buying my first box of Maldon salt and most importantly having my very first taste of a sweet bread called panettone.
This is your first look at the best panettone in the world!
I must have been going through a weird, I want to try everything chestnut stage, during holiday shopping one year. I stepped into the store and they had samples out for a taste. And I did just that. OMG! I went back for more. Then bought not one but two cannisters of this delectible sweet bread. Then I walked out of the store and told everyone I knew about it.
Now, it’s my go-to holiday party, house, family and just because gift.
According to the labeling on the cannister that carries the panettone it is made by, Pasticceria Scarpato. However, don’t go tryin’ to “get it a little cheaper” by going to the source (Ok, true confession: I’ve tried.) Because you won’t find it easily accessible as it’s made exclusively for Williams-Sonama.
Here’s my advice: buy it ON-LINE. Or if you really love the holiday mall shopping experience, RUN to a retail store. Don’t dwadle because they do sell-out.
Like I said, I’ve always been a no person to a sweet bread. Let’s just say that this panettone has given me a new perspective on the tradition of a holiday sweet bread.
The scent is what first hits you when you open the red cannister; lightly toasted caramel. The bread is soft and feathery with copious amounts of glazed chestnuts sprinkled throughout. It’s THE delectible holiday treat. And why I think it’s the best panettone in the world.
Thank you Williams-Sonoma.
