Charlotte mold for Panettone

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Can I use a charlotte mold, lined with parchment paper, in place of a panettone mold?

--Pamela

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If you don't use the proper mold; I'm going to call the Italian congress to set the Panettone guard watch on you......if you have a cell phone, we can keep an eye on you.......

I've got the dough ready; it can't wait for an internet order. I need a makeshift fix now.

--Pamela

I would be happy to use a coffee can, but don't own one--we buy coffee in bags. That is why I thought of a charlotte mold. Apparently a no. 10 coffee can holds 3 quarts. So, I guess, I'll look for something in my kitchen that's 3 quarts. There is a Sur La Table in my town. I will check there too.

--Pamela

I decided to use my lovely tin charlotte mold since it is tall and fairly straight sided--has a shape somewhat similar to a coffee can. I did line it with parchment paper. I filled in 1/3 full, so I'm hopeful it will work out well. --Pamela

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Post a picture.... please. qahtan

(posted this also in another thread)

You can get paper moulds from King Arthur if you are in the US.

If in europe, then you can order from Italy. I got mine from www.simani.it

You can also make your own from double layered baking parchment . http://profumodilievito.blogspot.com/2008/12/stampi-per-panettone.html

You really do not need a mould or pan for panettone. However if you follow a traditional recipe, it is highly recommended that you hang the panettone upside down (suspended by skewers) to cool for at least 7 hours.

Here's my blurb on it FWIW:

http://foolishpoolishbakes.wordpress.com/2008/12/29/panettone/

Hope that helps

FP