Panettone (Baking Phase)

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C.
2. Cut a cross on top of the panettone and place a small knob of butter in the center.
3. Place the panettone in the oven and lower the temperature to 180°C. Bake for 10 minutes.
4. After 10 minutes, lower the temperature to 170°C and bake for 20 minutes.
5. When the surface starts to color, cover the panettone with aluminum foil.
6. For the last 10–15 minutes, lower the temperature to 150°C.
7. Place a small bowl of water inside the oven to maintain humidity during baking.
8. Once baked, remove the panettone from the oven and turn it upside down to cool for about one hour.
9. After cooling, place the panettone in a bag to continue cooling before serving.