Panpepato

AuthorMichaelCategory, , DifficultyBeginner

Panpepato (translated to Peppered Bread) is a classic Christmas dessert in Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio. It is a type of panforte - studded with dried fruit and nuts. It is extremely rich is an and delicious.

Panpepato
Yields6 Servings
Prep Time30 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time1 hr
 50 g Walnuts
 50 g Hazelnuts
 50 g Almonds
 100 g Type 00 Flour
 100 g Honey
 100 g Dark Baker's Chocolate
 50 g Raisins
 2 tbsp Water
 1 tsp Cinnamon
 1 tsp Nutmeg
 1 tsp Black Pepper
1

Toast all the nuts in the oven.

2

Soak the raisins for 10 minutes in warm water.

3

Chop the bakers’ chocolate into small pieces and set aside.

4

Use a small pot and melt the honey with the 2 TBSP of water.

5

Once it is well blended, pour the honey in a small bowl and add the chocolate.

6

Coarsely chop the nuts.

7

Add the nuts, spices, flour and raisins to the bowl, then mix well by hand.

8

Shape the dough into a small loaf and place in a baking dish lined with parchment paper.

9

Preheat oven at 350 F (180C). Bake for about 20 m.

10

Allow it to cool before slicing and serving it.

Ingredients

 50 g Walnuts
 50 g Hazelnuts
 50 g Almonds
 100 g Type 00 Flour
 100 g Honey
 100 g Dark Baker's Chocolate
 50 g Raisins
 2 tbsp Water
 1 tsp Cinnamon
 1 tsp Nutmeg
 1 tsp Black Pepper

Directions

1

Toast all the nuts in the oven.

2

Soak the raisins for 10 minutes in warm water.

3

Chop the bakers’ chocolate into small pieces and set aside.

4

Use a small pot and melt the honey with the 2 TBSP of water.

5

Once it is well blended, pour the honey in a small bowl and add the chocolate.

6

Coarsely chop the nuts.

7

Add the nuts, spices, flour and raisins to the bowl, then mix well by hand.

8

Shape the dough into a small loaf and place in a baking dish lined with parchment paper.

9

Preheat oven at 350 F (180C). Bake for about 20 m.

10

Allow it to cool before slicing and serving it.

Panpepato