Montreal is home to a big Italian community -- which might explain why, come December, there is no shortage of panetonne in markets and groceries stores. While it's totally acceptable to stan those mass-produced loaves, we're lucky to also have a bevy of special, artisanal options made right here in the city.
Here are some local standouts. A word to the wise: Order yours ahead of time to ensure you're equipped for Christmas :)
Left to right:
Arte & Farina (1256 Ontario St. E) FYI, A&F's panettone is also available at Epicerie Conserva.
Automne Boulangerie (6500 Christophe-Colomb) This is a new-to-me bakery and I've heard really good things!
Elena (5090 Notre-Dame W) Elena's token baked goods are great. (I longingly remember pistachio amaretti cookies from last summer.) I suspect their latest festive offering won't disappoint.
Hof Kelsten (4524 St. Laurent) I consider theirs the OG trendy artisanal panettone. Hof Kelsten is famous for their takes on traditional recipes. (Hello, chocolate babka!) Plus, the colorful packaging is something out of a Wes Anderson movie.
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In my experience, there is always, ALWAYS leftover panettone hanging around after the holidays. It's inevitable. Assuming you can't bring yourself to eat another (now drying) slice of sweet bread, how do you salvage the rest of it? Bread pudding, or french toast, or dipped in your coffee like a biscotti... Basically just revive the rest at breakfast time :)
Image credit: Sous Chef
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