The most typical and traditional Italian Cake!! The origin of Panettone is lost in the mist of history and legend: This ancient recipe, which dates back to the end of 4100, was handed down through the centuries until it reached a man full of genius, Gioachino Alemagna, pastry chef in Milan who, from 1921 on, developed a great and innovative idea, the natural leavening of the dough in a special paper mould. This is how the Panettone Alemagna gots it present recipe!