Panettone

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve the yeast paste and the sugar in the warm water and let it rest for 10 minutes.
2. 2
   Put the flour and lemon zest on a plain surface, make a hole in the center (like a volcano) and drop the yeast mixture in it, 6 of the egg yolks, salt and the vanilla.Knead until it is homogeneous and doesnt stick to fingers.
3. 3
   Add the butter and keep kneading for about 10 more minutes.
4. 4
   Put the dough on a bowl, cover with a towel and let it rest for 30 minutes.
5. 5
   Add the raisins and the candied fruits.
6. 6
   Butter and flour a mold for souffle, drop the dough on it and let it rest again for 30 minutes.
7. 7
   Brush with one egg yolk and make a small cross-cut on the dough s surface.
8. 8
   Put in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about one hour.