For those unfamiliar with panettone, it’s a tall dome-shaped sweet bread loaf with a light, cake-like texture that is filled with candied fruits or bits of chocolate. Panettone derives its name from panetto, a small loaf cake. An early version of panettone can be traced back to the Roman Empire, who made a type of leavened cake sweetened with honey. While the panettone we are accustomed with today originated in Milan during the early 20th century. If you’ve never tried panettone before, make your way to your Bianchini’s and pick up a loaf. we carry the largest selection of panettone on the Peninsula, so, come in and browse!