bwwaa haa haah!!!

I agreed to a panetone cook-off with my sister-in-law, the chef who graduated top of her year in practical and theory classes...yes boys and girls she is a sensational chef.

So its rooky Ben with the knack (thanks Granddad) for baking vs super chef. As I said on the phone to her...when you are at the top of the mountain you only have one way to fall!!

After making two doughs with sponges and soaking fruit in booze and many risings my masterpieces are ready for the comp.

The family-in-law arrives in 15 mins so we'll see how I go. Needless to say I'm pretty pleased with my effort for a 1st timer.

Update - I won. My panetone has a truely wonderful texture and great fruit. Only improvement for next time is getting some more depth of flavor in the dough....with more booze.