What are the origins of panettone?
What are the origins of panettone?
Are you a panettone lover, this delicious brioche that is now being reinvented by innovative pastry chefs like Christophe Louie? Then you might be interested in the history of this very special product. And if so, you might be wondering about the origins of panettone. While panettone is now a common product found in many supermarkets as the holidays approach, perhaps you don't know where it comes from? Christophe Louie offers you a little history lesson to discover the origins of panettone in this new article!
Where does panettone come from?
Before we delve into the specific historical origins of panettone, the first question you might ask concerns the origin of this product. It turns out that panettone comes straight from Italy, which explains why you could find it in most Italian grocery stores!
More precisely, panettone is believed to originate from the Milanese region where, although its origins are a bit vague as you will see later in this article, one thing is certain: panettone has been produced there for several centuries.
What are the historical origins of panettone?
Now that you know where panettone comes from, let's get to the heart of the matter by examining its origins. In reality, these are rather vague, as there are no proven sources attesting to the creation date of this specialty. Nevertheless, the first reliable source (excluding oral traditions and legends) mentioning the acquisition of panettones appears in the expenditure register of the Almo Collegio Borromeo in Pavia in 1599.
And even at that time, the order had been placed for the Christmas holidays. As a reminder, in Italy, panettone is a specialty often consumed during the end-of-year festivities!
Where can you taste artisan panettone today?
So, if you were wondering about the origins of panettone, you can remember that they are somewhat vague, but the first proven appearance of this product dates back to the 16th century, in Pavia, Italy.
Do you want to follow in the footsteps of these origins and treat yourself to a true artisan panettone? Discover Christophe Louie's online store now, which can deliver delicious artisan panettone anywhere in France!