The Origin of Panettone
Panettone, or El Panetùn in milanese dialect, is a traditional Christmas and New Year’s Eve sweet bread loaf that originated in Milan. Panettone is very much appreciated all over Italy…
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Panettone, or El Panetùn in milanese dialect, is a traditional Christmas and New Year’s Eve sweet bread loaf that originated in Milan. Panettone is very much appreciated all over Italy…
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