On a wintersnight in 1932, Vincenzo Bonifanti created his own personal twist on the classic panettone, a traditional Italian Christmas cake. As he worked in his shop in the center of Villafranca, a small town in Piemonte, he was inspired to add a typical local ingredient to the traditional recipe: he topped his cake with crunchy hazelnut frosting, the same twist used by his family today. This classic Milanese panettone is made with natural yeast that takes at least 30 hours to rise, then filled with a generous helping of candied orange peel, raisins, and citron. Excellent on its own, panettone pairs well with fresh berries, whipped cream, and dark chocolate. Enjoy with a cup of coffee for an afternoon pick-me-up, or serve as after-dinner dessert with a glass of wine.