I’m Italian, grew up having panettone at xmas and colomba (similar) at easter. I live in italy where the range and quality panettone available is dangerous.

One problem foreign countries encounter with imported products is that they often get a mediocre product.

A good panettone is great all on it’s own. no extra butter, NADA. The way to use the powdered sugar is to tip it out into the bag with the panettone and give it a good shake so it completely dusted in sugar.

it’s super moist and it you don’t like the candied fruit you can have varieties without, or even Pandoro.

You can’t stop at one slice but who cares, it’s xmas.

Admittedly it can dry out quickly, but then it’s awesome to dip into caffe latte.

See it just keeps giving.
Long live panettone.
I

-Dad

Then, my BIL went to school in Italy. Nearby, there is a place where Italians go nuts for the panettone. He brought home a giant one for Christmas. It was amazing. Moist, delicious and not at all bitter. He married a nice Italian girl, and we covet them at the holidays.

Nothing available domestically can touch them.

In fact, I know taste buds evolve because there was a time I didn’t like panettone either!

Just to put my 2 cents in here, Sharon, I may have been quiet, but I fully support and respect your decision to not eat panettone More for me.