Its origin goes back to 1495. During the luxurious Christmas banquet given by the Duke of Milan, the desert got burnt. A young cook, called Toni, came up with a rich brioche bread, filled with raisins and candied fruit. The Duke loved it, and so the tradition of ‘Pane di Toni’ was born.
Later, in 1821, Panettone became a symbol of liberty in Italy. Red candied cherries and green-coloured citrusreplaced the raisins and fruit, creating the red, white and green Italian flag. A Christmas bread with an exceptional story, and - when made right - equally exceptional taste.
