HISTORY of PAN D' ORO
LEGEND and HISTORY of PAN D'ORO cake
Second only to Panettone in popularity and also increasingly very well known obroad , Pand'oro which means Golden Bread is of more recent origin and therefore, more reflective of todays tastes.
Emerging in the romanic city of Verona over a century ago when changes in fashion favored lighter leavened doughs over heavier, almondy pastes, Pan D'oro adheres closely to production formula in the Venetian tradition. Tall and distinctive and shaped like a Christmas tree,it is covered with vanilla sugar which is sprinkled on just before serving.,giving the appearance of snow.
If if cut horizontally, each slice resembles a star in shape.
Like Panettone , Pan d'oro may be enjoyed plain; but also it is presented traditionally at restaurants and private parties with many types of cream or sauces, such as mascarpone , champagne, melted chocolate or whipped cream poured over its slices.
At times the top may be hollowed and stuffed to overflowing with ice cream, zabaglione or other tasty fillings.
Pan d'oro the Golden bread of Italy is a delicacy to make any moment golden.
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