page_title: Outline of Milan
section_title: Culture in Milan
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caption_attribution_description: Panettone (pronounced /ˌpænᵻˈtoʊni/;[1][2][3] Italian: [panetˈtoːne]) is a type of sweet bread loaf originally from Milan (in Milanese dialect of the Lombard language it is called paneton /paneˈtuŋ/),[4] usually prepared and enjoyed for Christmas and New Year in Italy, southeastern France, Spain, Portugal, Slovenia, Brazil, Venezuela, Peru, Malta, Montenegro, Albania, Eritrea, Georgia, Germany, Austria and Switzerland and Canada , and is one of the symbols of the city of Milan. In recent years it has become a popular addition to the Christmas table in Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Australia. In South America, especially in Brazil, Peru, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Colombia, Bolivia, and Chile. Each country names the special bread differently. In some countries it is a tradition to eat it on 7 January each year.[citation needed] It has a cupola shape, which extends from a cylindrical base and is usually about 12–15 cm high for a panettone weighing 1 kg. Other bases may be used, such as an octagon, or a frustum with a star section shape more common to pandoro. It is made during a long process that involves curing the dough, which is acidic, similar to sourdough. The proofing process alone takes several days, giving the cake its distinctive fluffy characteristics. It contains candied orange, citron, and lemon zest, as well as raisins, which are added dry and not soaked. Many other variations are available such as plain or with chocolate. It is served in slices, vertically cut, accompanied with sweet hot beverages or a sweet wine, such as Asti or Moscato d'Asti. In some regions of Italy, it is served with crema di mascarpone, a cream made from mascarpone, eggs, sometimes dried or candied fruits, and typically a sweet liqueur such as amaretto; if mascarpone cheese is unavailable, zabaione is sometimes used as a substitute. Efforts are under way to obtain Protected Designation of Origin and Denominazione di origine controllata status for this product, but, as of late 2008, this had not occurred.[5] Italian Agriculture Minister Paolo De Castro was looking at ways to protect genuine Italian cakes from growing competition in Latin America and whether action could be taken at the World Trade Organization.
context_page_description: The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Milan:
  Milan – capital of Lombardy and the second most populous city in Italy after Rome. Milan is considered a leading Alpha Global City, with strengths in the arts, commerce, design, education, entertainment, fashion, finance, healthcare, media, services, research, and tourism. The city has long been named a fashion capital of the world and a world's design capital, thanks to several international events and fairs, including Milan Fashion Week and the Milan Furniture Fair, which are currently among the world's biggest in terms of revenue, visitors and growth. Milan is the destination of 8 million overseas visitors every year, attracted by its museums and art galleries that boast some of the most important collections in the world, including major works by Leonardo da Vinci.
context_section_description: Culture of Milan
  Architecture of Milan
  Buildings in Milan
  Tallest buildings in Milan
  Villas and palaces in Milan
  Neoclassical architecture in Milan
  Cuisine of Milan
  Lombard cuisine
  Fashion in Milan
  Fashion capital
  Milan fashion district
  Milan Fashion Week
  Languages of Milan
  Western Lombard dialect
  Milanese dialect
  Media in Milan
  Newspapers
  Corriere della Sera
  Il Giornale
  Il Giorno
  Radio stations
  RTL 102.5
  Radio 24
  Radio Classica
  Museums in Milan
  People from Milan
  Stolpersteine in Milan
  Symbols of Milan
  Flag of Milan
caption: Panettone, Milan's traditional Christmas cake
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