Pandoro
by Chef Stefano Barbato · 938K subscribers on YouTube
Pandoro is a classic Italian sweet bread from Verona, traditionally enjoyed during Christmas. This recipe by Chef Stefano Barbato covers the dough preparation in two stages, using a preferment (lievitino) and a second dough enriched with eggs, butter, vanilla, and orange zest.
- Difficulty
- medium
Ingredients
11 items- LievitinoPre-ferment from the first part of the recipe
- 225 gManitoba FlourFirst portion
- 30 gButterRoom temperature, cut into small pieces
- 25 gGranulated Sugar
- 1 pcsUovo MedioRoom temperature
- 5 gFresh Brewer's Yeast
- 15 mlLukewarm WaterTo dissolve yeast
- 2 pcsWhole EggsRoom temperature
- 2 gSaltApproximately one pinch
- 1 pcsVanilla Bean(optional) — Can substitute with vanilla essence
- 1 pcsArancia BiologicaOnly the grated zest is used
Method
- Insert the lievitino (pre-ferment from part 1) into the stand mixer bowl.
- Dissolve the fresh yeast in warm water and add it along with the egg and sugar to the bowl. Cover with the first portion of manitoba flour (225 g).
- Mix until the dough starts to come together, then gradually add the room-temperature butter in small pieces. Continue mixing until the butter is fully absorbed and the dough is smooth.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rest in an oven (turned off) for about 1 hour.
- Take the first dough out of the oven and place it back into the stand mixer bowl.
- Add the eggs, sugar, salt, grated orange zest, and vanilla seeds (or essence) to the bowl. Cover with the second portion of manitoba flour (225 g).
- Mix for about 10 minutes until all ingredients are well combined and smooth.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours to allow slow fermentation.
- After resting, the dough is ready for lamination and baking (covered in part 3).
Chef Stefano Barbato
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