Shelf Life of Homemade Panettone
I'm thinking of making a few panettones for Christmas presents, this year. At what time would you recommend? This question is largely motivated by the potential for them to spoil or go stale; but also, if there's any maturation time, that would be good to know.
I'm guessing the water activity level is probably pretty low, so they won't spoil quickly and staleness would be more of a concern. I remember them being made commercially (in Italy) in October, but presumably they have access to better preservatives.
Best Answer
Panettone is better consume in the first 2 to 3 days. Even if it comes from the supermarket.
After the second day I recommend you to heat the piece you are going to eat in the oven for 7-10 minutes. Raisins will become creamy again–and your kitchen will smell delicious–. I've lived in Italy and my Italian flatmate used this trick.
Giallo Zafferano says you can freeze the dough after the last raising time
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Preservation
Homemade panettone keeps its freshness less time than manufactured panettone.
You can preserve it for up to 2-3 days inside a plastic bag.
It can be frozen after the last rising time. Defrost it inside the fridge and leave it there for at least 2 hours before kneading the dough again. Add the butter inside the cross and bake it.
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Storing and Freezing Panettone The panettone should last up to five days, though it tends to be a bit drier after a day or two. I have never seen a scrap left after the first day. You can also wrap it in plastic and then foil, and freeze it for up to two months.How does panettone last so long?
Actually, the word panettone means "big" or "strong" bread, because of the citrus peel and raisins, according to the trade commission. The double rising of natural yeasts insures panettone's long shelf-life - and the reason you can enjoy a "fresh" cake made months ago in Italy and shipped to this country.How do you preserve panettone?
Storing: Keep your panettone in a dry and cool place (54-65\xb0F), away from direct sunlight. This is especially important if you have purchased a panettone with a glaze; they will be extremely sensitive to heat and light. After slicing, store the remaining inside of the cellophane bag that it was originally wrapped in.Does panettone go stale?
Store it. A very long life if unopened, well into the New Year. Once opened, the high yeast content will mean a panettone might stale quickly. Keep cut surfaces tightly covered with cling film.Does panettone keep well?
Does panettone expire? Panettone actually keeps very well, but it does go stale fast if you don't keep it properly. You can put it in an airtight container or wrap in clingwrap and it will stay fresh for up to a week in room temperature.Homemade Panettone
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