It’s Christmas! TASTE celebrates
with the goodness of leavened holiday treats
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Edition 18
13.12.2024
Pandoro and Panettone are timeless classics that, in the hands of skilled pastry chefs, transform into delightful creations featuring imaginative flavor combinations. Soft, sugary slices are the result of painstakingly slow fermentation and a symphony of high-quality ingredients, designed to elevate the holiday season. With crunchy toppings, light versions, creamy fillings, and chic packaging, choosing between a traditional recipe or a modern twist has never been harder. Here are TASTE's recommendations.

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AGRUMATO
Building on its roots in producing high-quality extra virgin olive oil, this Abruzzo-based company has created a healthier evolution of the traditional Christmas dessert. Pan'Agrumato is a leavened sweet that is lactose-free, offering a delicious alternative for celebrating without compromises.

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OLIVIERI 1882
A historic bakery renowned for its iconic leavened goods, praised by The New York Times and The Boston Globe. Their Panettone features Australian raisins, handmade candied oranges, exquisite Bourbon vanilla beans from Madagascar, and Italian wheat flour. Their Pandoro, delicate and sophisticated, is crafted through a meticulous process involving three separate doughs.
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BONFISSUTO
The flavors of southern Italy shine in the leavened creations of this bakery from the Valley of the Temples. The Panettone delle Due Sicilie, named after a historic chapter of Italy, is made with Melannurca Campana apples, late-season Ciaculli mandarins, and Sicilian almonds. Of course, a pistachio version is also available.

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DE VIVO POMPEI DAL 1955
A historic pastry shop and a must-visit for anyone in Pompeii, this bakery is synonymous with excellence in both traditional Neapolitan treats and holiday leavened goods. Standouts include the Delizia al Limone and the Panettone Pompeiano, featuring Vesuvian apricots.”

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PASTICCERIA FILIPPI
Based in Zanè, near Vicenza, this family-run bakery is dedicated to naturally leavened baked goods. Their ethos revolves around genuine ingredients, tradition, and patience. With a touch of creativity, their hatbox-style packaging even doubles as a board game.

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PASTICCERIA GIOTTO OLTRE LA DOLCEZZA
Under the guidance of expert pastry chefs, the inmates of the Due Palazzi prison in Padua create artisanal confections of exceptional quality. This social initiative, which emphasizes the finest raw materials, has earned widespread acclaim.

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PENNA BAKERY
Founded by the Penna brothers 50 years ago in Santa Maria di Leuca (LE), this bakery produces award-winning artisanal panettone with intriguing variations, such as coffee and chocolate or the health-conscious multigrain option with figs and walnuts.

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ROBERTO CANTOLACQUA PASTICCERE
This talented pastry chef from the Marche region has been passionate about desserts since childhood. Known for his show-stopping cakes, his leavened creations are even more celebrated, crafted with sourdough and infused with creative flavors like lemon and sour cherry panettone.

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