Homemade Pandoro

**Homemade Pandoro: A Classic Italian Christmas Cake**

Pandoro, with its golden hue, delicate sweetness, and irresistibly soft texture, is a staple of Italian holiday traditions. Its name, meaning “golden bread,” perfectly captures the rich, buttery elegance of this iconic Christmas cake. While store-bought versions are widely available, there’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of making a homemade Pandoro from scratch. The process is a labor of love, but the results are worth every moment.

This recipe simplifies the steps while preserving the authentic flavors and textures that make Pandoro so beloved.

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### **Ingredients for Homemade Pandoro**

#### **For the Starter Dough (Biga):**
– **1/4 cup warm water** (110°F or 45°C)
– **1 teaspoon sugar**
– **1 teaspoon active dry yeast**
– **1/4 cup all-purpose flour**

#### **For the Main Dough:**
– **3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour**
– **1/2 cup sugar**
– **1/2 cup unsalted butter**, softened
– **3 large eggs**
– **2 large egg yolks**
– **1/2 teaspoon salt**
– **1/2 cup warm milk**
– **1 tablespoon vanilla extract**
– **Zest of 1 lemon**
– **Zest of 1 orange**

**For the Final Glaze:**
– **Powdered sugar**, for dusting

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