Panettone

For the sponge

• Butter for greasing bowl
• 100 milliliters (3½ ounces) whole milk, at room temperature

Prepare your mise en place.

Lightly coat the interior of a medium mixing bowl with butter. Set aside.

To make the sponge, combine the milk and yeast with the flour in a second medium mixing bowl, stirring with a wooden spoon until a sponge forms. Using a bowl scraper, scrape the sponge into the greased bowl. Cover with plastic film and set aside to rise for 15 minutes, or