Chapter 1
The sourdough guardians of Paris
Chapter 2
The pastry rebels who rewrote the rules
Chapter 3
The ancient flatbreads and clay ovens of the East
Chapter 4
The sweet panaderías and panettone masters
YOUR GOAL
Master of The secret life of master bakers
Ch 4 · The sweet panaderías and panettone masters
alicecooks Panettone and Panadería Masters
Hang it upside down, hang it upside down! Keep that sweet dome off the ground!
alicecooks Bakers craft soft, orange-scented Pan de Muerto in October and November, shaping dough bones and skulls on sugar-dusted
alicecooks Flour-dusted hands knead dough near scored baguettes and wicker bannetons
Fun Fact
Hanging bread: Freshly baked panettone must be hung upside down on metal skewers for up to 12 hours so it doesn't collapse as it cools.
Glossary
panettone (noun)
A sweet Italian bread made with a leavened dough containing candied citrus and raisins. Artisanal masters in Milan famously hang this delicate bread upside down to keep its airy structure.
A sweet Italian bread made with a leavened dough containing candied citrus and raisins. Artisanal masters in Milan famously hang this delicate bread upside down to keep its airy structure.
Quiz
What do the crossed strips of dough placed on top of a traditional 'Pan de Muerto' represent?
Quiz
Why must freshly baked Italian panettone be hung upside down on skewers for 12 hours after baking?
Quiz
What flavor traditionally scents the dough of the Mexican holiday bread 'Pan de Muerto'?
Quiz
What sweet Mexican bread features a crumbly sugar topping scored to look like a seashell?
Quiz
During which century did European baking techniques first arrive in Mexico, laying the groundwork for pan dulce?
Quiz
Which Italian pastry master did American chef Roy Shvartzapel study under to learn the art of panettone?
Quiz
How long is the typical proofing and fermentation process for a traditional artisan panettone?
Quiz
What is the name of the specialized Italian sourdough starter used to bake authentic panettone?