Ingredients

Method

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.

In another bowl, whisk together the warm milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Gradually add this mixture to the flour mixture, stirring until a sticky dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes, or until it's smooth and elastic.

Knead in the raisins and candied orange peel, then place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise for about 2 hours, or until it's doubled in size.

Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease a panettone mould or a deep cake tin.

Shape the dough into a ball, place it in the prepared mould or tin, and let it rise for another hour.

Bake the panettone for about 40 minutes, or until it's golden brown and a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean.

Let the panettone cool before removing it from the mould or tin. Slice and serve.