Pandoro Recipe
"Similar to panettone in its sweet yeastiness, pandoro (“golden cake”) is also known as a Christmastime treat. With its long preparation time, special star-shaped mold, and tall stature, it is a bit of a challenge to make at home, but worth the effort. Traditionally, pandoro is flavored with lemon zest or citron, but here we used orange zest. Special equipment: Star-shaped pandoro molds can be found at specialty kitchen stores or online. Game plan: Some ovens come with a “proof” setting; if yours does, set it to 90°F. A consistently warm environment will help the dough rise more quickly. This recipe was featured as part of our Christmas Day Feast, Italian Style menu, as well as our DIY Holiday Gifts Advent Calendar...."
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Similar to panettone in its sweet yeastiness, pandoro (“golden cake”) is also known as a Christmastime treat. With its long preparation time, special star-shaped mold, and tall stature, it is a bit of a challenge to make at home, but worth the ef
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Special equipment: Star-shaped pandoro molds can be found at specialty kitchen stores or online.
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Game plan: Some ovens come with a “proof” setting; if yours does, set it to 90°F. A consistently warm environment will help the dough rise more quickly.
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This recipe was featured as part of our Christmas Day Feast, Italian Style menu, as well as our DIY Holiday Gifts Advent Calendar.
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INGREDIENTS
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For the starter:
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup warm water (105°F to 110°F)
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 (1/4-ounce) packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
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1 large egg yolk
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For the cake:
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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6 large egg yolks
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8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), at room temperature and cut into small pieces
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3/4 teaspoon orange zest
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