Triestine Bread

Preparation info
  • 4

    loaves, 1 pound 4 ounces each
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
The Advanced Professional Pastry Chef

By Bo Friberg

Published 2003

  • About

Triestine is basically panettone made in a different shape. Instead of being baked in a tall, cylindrical form, this variation is made as a freestanding round loaf. The top and sides are coated with a ground almond mixture, then covered with sliced blanched almonds. After proofing, the loaves are heavily dusted with enough powdered sugar to completely cover the nuts. During the oven-spring, this coating breaks apart, leaving a beautiful contrast with a seasonal look resembling snow-covered