Panettone I Recipe

In a medium bowl combine yeast water and sugar. Cover and let stand 10 minutes or until foamy. Add eggs yogurt vanilla lemon zest and salt. Mix well. Stir in flour 1/2 cup at a time until dough forms into a manageable ball. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 to 10 minutes adding flour as necessary until dough is soft and pliable but not sticky. (May need up to 5 cups flour.) Place dough in a large lightly pan-sprayed bowl cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled about 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and spray a round 8-inch cake pan with non-stick spray. In a small bowl toss dried fruit with confectioners' sugar. Punch down dough in bowl transfer to floured surface and knead in the fruit.

Form dough into a ball place in prepared cake pan cover loosely with dish towel and let rise 30 minutes. (Loaf will rise above the pan sides.) Brush with melted butter if desired. Bake for 45 minutes or until loaf is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Makes 10 wedges.