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Following the mixing and preparation, he places the panettone in molds for baking. The assembly process appears straightforward, providing a stark contrast to the traditional method that often intimidates home bakers.
Storytime: Legends of Panettone
As the batter bakes, Miller regales viewers with the fanciful legends surrounding the origin of panettone. Two tales emerge during the Christmas Eve of the 1490s under Duke Ludovico Sforza's reign in Milan, both attributing the creation of the festive bread to resourceful cooks and noblemen. Although the origins of panettone are shrouded in myth, it emphasizes the enchanting allure that food traditions carry through generations.