But now that I’m left with a cupboard full of the baked delight, I’ve begun to hunt for the best recipes ... a delicious-sounding panettone bread and butter pudding recipe ― while Delia ...

Ton Cortes, the champion of the 2024 International Coppa del Mondo del Panettone, was in town last week helping shore up Cossetta’s recipe for the airy, buttery, sweet Italian bread.

Panettone can be served as a dessert, accompanied by sweet wine; it’s also delicious toasted and spread with butter, or used in place of bread in a bread and butter pudding.