Panettone

[SLB]

@blue_dolphin, you must be so frustrated!  I admire how none of it comes through in your posts about this experience; I'd be cursing a streak bluer than your hair!!

 

Meanwhile, I bought a panettone for the first time to take to my brother's girlfriend, who was hosting Christmas this year.  I got it from an Italian deli in NYC which, while not upscale, is reputed to carry really good panettone's (I heard this from, among others, a person from Italy who seemed startled at the offerings).  

 

The brand I got was called "Bonifante".  At the last second I remembered that she does not eat chocolate, so I got the traditional.  I carried it on the plane, trying to keep it from getting smashed.  

 

Guys.  It was . . . not so good.  In fairness, it was not the most expensive one, but it was fifty bucks!  I really should've done some more research.  

 

 

[TdeV]

12 hours ago, JoNorvelleWalker said:

Lovely haul!  Any word about tariff fees or customs?

 

I got an email yesterday puporting to come from FedEx. Not a lot of telltale spam details, so maybe it was legit. I thought perhaps they were going to ask for duty. 

 

Turned out to be a piece of spam, but not until DH and I had emailed back and forth trying to determine same!

[blue_dolphin]

1 hour ago, SLB said:

The brand I got was called "Bonifante".  At the last second I remembered that she does not eat chocolate, so I got the traditional.  I carried it on the plane, trying to keep it from getting smashed.  

 

Guys.  It was . . . not so good.  In fairness, it was not the most expensive one, but it was fifty bucks!  I really should've done some more research. 

Now THAT’S frustrating!  I’m sorry you went through that trouble and wound up disappointed!

 

1 hour ago, SLB said:

@blue_dolphin, you must be so frustrated!  I admire how none of it comes through in your posts about this experience; I'd be cursing a streak bluer than your hair!!

I’m only frustrated for all the small businesses, here in the US and world-wide who are just trying to get the best materials and ingredients to make their best products and share them with customers who want to support them.  Saying any more would be against guidelines but my minor inconvenience has been nothing compared to theirs!

 

Oh, and my hair is currently a shade of neon green called Electric Lizard! 🙀

[TdeV]

2 hours ago, SLB said:

It was . . . not so good.  In fairness, it was not the most expensive one, but it was fifty bucks!  I really should've done some more research.  

 

For next year, https://www.gouter.ca/

 

There's still hope. Last year something went slightly wrong with one of my panettones and Goûter sent me one gratis for Valentine's.

IIRC it had strawberries. Délicieuse!

[SLB]

 

31 minutes ago, blue_dolphin said:

Saying any more would be against guidelines but my minor inconvenience has been nothing compared to theirs!

 

I'm witcha.  

 

And @TdeV, gouter.ca it is.  The photos of those make me want to come through the screen!

[ElsieD]

We enjoyed some of Gouter's Soma panettone this morning.  Excellent, as usual.

[blue_dolphin]

Panettone French toast for breakfast per David Lebovitz’s recipe.

 

Made with my $6.49 Aldi panettone. Very satisfied. 

[JoNorvelleWalker]

They found one.

 

[Smithy]

i cut into my Gouter Traditional Panettone for breakfast this morning. It's as light and airy as the photo suggests. The flavors are rich and delightful.  I warmed it in the microwave and gilded the lily with melted butter. Mmmaybe I'll share some of this around, and mmmaybe not!

 

 

I have to go move snow after this, and I'll be well fortified. That's my story, and I'm sticking to it.

[ElsieD]

What I do is lightly butter one side of a slice and place buttered side down, in a frying pan.  Once lightly toasted, I flip it and heat it through on the second side.  

[Smithy]

1 hour ago, ElsieD said:

What I do is lightly butter one side of a slice and place buttered side down, in a frying pan.  Once lightly toasted, I flip it and heat it through on the second side.  

 

Good idea, thanks. I was thinking that a little crispness would be a nice addition. Your idea sounds like it would do the trick.

[blue_dolphin]

On 12/27/2025 at 11:03 AM, ElsieD said:

We enjoyed some of Gouter's Soma panettone this morning.  Excellent, as usual.

 

2 hours ago, ElsieD said:

What I do is lightly butter one side of a slice and place buttered side down, in a frying pan.  Once lightly toasted, I flip it and heat it through on the second side.  

@ElsieD and anyone else, I’m looking for panettone serving suggestions for a lunch/brunch with ~6 friends tomorrow at the home of a friend. I have the Soma and Three Chocolates panettone and could bring either one. I’m leaning towards the Three Chocolate as it sounds very interesting.  
I’m hoarding the classic one for myself!  I ordered the Apple Pie panettone but got the Three Chocolate instead so I’m definitely bringing that or the Soma.

Should I just cut slices so my friends can enjoy unadulterated panettone perfection?  Should I follow your butter toasting method and maybe top with a scoop of ice cream for a dessert treat?  Any other ideas?
Alternatively, I could cut and wrap wedges and send my friends home with some to enjoy at home, though I’ve never had a panettone with chocolate so would welcome any advice I might pass on to them.