Panettone is an Italian festive yeast cake, which has become quite popular in New Zealand at Christmas time. Light with a sweet yeasty taste, it is studded with raisins and candied peel. Panettone is delicious sliced and toasted on Christmas morning, especially when served with home-made or the finest-quality jams.

Ingredients

• 1 loaf Panettone or raisin bread
• creme fraiche
• quality fruit jam

Method

1. Cut the bread into 1.5cm slices and toast. Serve with creme fraiche and jam.