panettone

[ pan-i-toh-nee; Italian pah-net-taw-ne ]

noun

, plural pan·et·to·nes [pan-i-, toh, -neez], Italian pan·et·to·ni [pah-net-, taw, -nee].

1. an Italian yeast-leavened bread, traditionally eaten on holidays, usually made with raisins, candied fruit peels, almonds, and brandy.

panettone

/ panetˈtoːne; pænəˈtəʊnɪ /

noun

1. a kind of Italian spiced brioche containing sultanas: traditionally eaten at Christmas in Italy

Word History and Origins

Origin of panettone¹

First recorded in 1920–25; from Italian, derivative of panetto “little loaf,” equivalent to pan(e) “bread” (from Latin pānis ) + -etto diminutive suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of panettone¹

Italian, from panetto small loaf, from pane bread, from Latin pānis

Example Sentences

Spread the frangipane onto the moistened slices of panettone and bake them as-is, or dress them up with pieces of fruit or a sprinkle of nuts.

From Washington Post

Start by making a not-too-sweet syrup, which you’ll use to moisten the slices of panettone.

From Washington Post

A great panettone, airy and golden, needs no accompaniment — and will probably be eaten within hours.

From Washington Post

This cranberry custard trifle uses leftover panettone instead of cakeFor the prettiest presentation, cut a loaf of panettone across its equator to get large, round slices.

From Washington Post

With wartime food rationing, panettone cakes were only available illegally.

From Nautilus

This recipe for panettone reminds me of the panettone that I love to make this time of year.

From The Daily Beast

Recipe This is the season for panettone and it makes the perfect breakfast pairing to my morning cappuccino!

From The Daily Beast

This is the season for panettone and it makes the perfect breakfast pairing to my morning cappuccino!

From The Daily Beast

Before opening the conversation he insisted that Franco should take a glass of S. Colombano, and a piece of panettone.

From Project Gutenberg

In Rome and elsewhere in Italy an important article of Christmas food is the panettone, a currant loaf.

From Project Gutenberg

Panettone are the cakes of the city and are much eaten at Carnival time.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• bread
• cake
• croissant
• doughnut
• phyllo
• pie