Description
Panettone Artigianale “Dolce Tentazione” (10 panettone)
In the quiet village of Pomarico, nestled among the rolling hills of Basilicata in Southern Italy, there is a pastry shop that has elevated the art of panettone to extraordinary heights. La Dolce Tentazione, founded by Dora and Michele Dimuccio in 1996, is not simply a bakery — it is a celebration of tradition, craftsmanship, and authentic Italian flavor. For more than thirty years, the Dimuccio family has dedicated themselves to producing artisanal pastries using time-honored techniques and carefully selected ingredients. Their panettone, crafted entirely by hand and born from patience and passion, has become the symbol of their mastery.
The process begins with a pre-dough made from yeast, flour, water, butter, and eggs. This delicate mixture is kneaded gently by hand — never with machinery — because the warmth of the baker’s touch helps the butter blend harmoniously with the dough. The mixture is then allowed to rise slowly for up to 14 hours in a proofing chamber until it quadruples in volume. This long fermentation ensures extraordinary softness, fragrance, and digestibility.
In the second phase, the dough is enriched with flour, eggs, sugar, salt, honey, and butter, then combined with premium inclusions such as raisins, chocolate, or pistachio. After a second rise of 4 to 5 hours, each loaf is baked to a golden perfection. Immediately after emerging from the oven, every panettone is pierced with metal rods and suspended upside down for 10 hours. This crucial step maintains its iconic dome shape and airy structure, preventing the delicate crumb from collapsing (panettone Artigianale “Dolce Tentazione”).
La Dolce Tentazione offers three irresistible varieties: the classic panettone with juicy dried raisins; the pistachio version, enhanced with rich pistachio paste and a velvety glaze; and the dark chocolate variety, featuring a luscious chocolate coating and flakes woven into the dough. Each bite reveals a soft, fragrant interior, balanced sweetness, and exceptional texture.
Once cooled and filled, every panettone is presented in an elegant, custom-made package — perfect for gifting, celebrating, or treating yourself. With its artisanal preparation, patient rising, and uncompromising ingredient quality, this panettone is more than a dessert: it is an authentic taste of Southern Italian heritage.
