Panettone

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 425 degrees Butter and flour 8-inch tall round cake pan.
2. 2
   In a mixer cream butter with eggs and yolks until pale yellow, about 3 to 4 minutes.
3. 3
   Place dough hook on to mixer and, while running, add half of the flour.
4. 4
   Add half the milk and mix one minute.
5. 5
   Add remainder of flour followed by remainder of milk and all of the sugar and allow to mix 20 minutes.
6. 6
   Spread out on to floured cooking surface and sprinkle with currants, orange zest, cream of tartar and baking soda and knead for about 5 to 10 minutes.
7. 7
   Place into panettone pan and put into oven.
8. 8
   Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out dry.
9. 9
   Remove from oven, invert on to a rack and allow to cool.
10. 10
    Top should be quite cracked.
11. 11
    Serve sliced into wedges.