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.
Toast all the nuts in the oven.
Soak the raisins for 10 minutes in warm water.
Chop the bakers’ chocolate into small pieces and set aside.
Use a small pot and melt the honey with the 2 TBSP of water.
Once it is well blended, pour the honey in a small bowl and add the chocolate.
Coarsely chop the nuts.
Add the nuts, spices, flour and raisins to the bowl, then mix well by hand.
Shape the dough into a small loaf and place in a baking dish lined with parchment paper.
Preheat oven at 350 F (180C). Bake for about 20 m.
Allow it to cool before slicing and serving it.
Ingredients
Directions
Toast all the nuts in the oven.
Soak the raisins for 10 minutes in warm water.
Chop the bakers’ chocolate into small pieces and set aside.
Use a small pot and melt the honey with the 2 TBSP of water.
Once it is well blended, pour the honey in a small bowl and add the chocolate.
Coarsely chop the nuts.
Add the nuts, spices, flour and raisins to the bowl, then mix well by hand.
Shape the dough into a small loaf and place in a baking dish lined with parchment paper.
Preheat oven at 350 F (180C). Bake for about 20 m.
Allow it to cool before slicing and serving it.