Supplies/ingredient to make panettone

[Anonymous]

I’m trying to find a specific ingredient that gives panettone an exquisite aroma. It’s a rose or citrus flower water. Is anyone familiar with it? Where can I get it in the VA, MD, DC area?
Also where can I find good quality panettone molding?

[Anonymous]

Traditional Panettone doesn't use rose or orange blossom water (both can be found at middle eastern/Indian grocers), just orange/lemon zest and vanilla. If you're in Virginia, call Fran's baking supply store in Fairfax to see if they have molds. They are an excellent supplier.

[Anonymous]

Agree that the aroma comes from candied peel/ citrus zest, but you might experiment with KAF’s fiori di Sicilia which is great in ricotta cookies and the like.
As for molds, I read somewhere that you can substitute with an unlined tin can (lined with parchment) for the distinctive tall shape.