ST PAUL, Minn. — A St. Paul bakery has claimed bragging rights as home to the best panettone in the United States, sweeping two categories at a prestigious national competition.

Cossetta, a family-owned Italian market in St. Paul, took first place in both the traditional and chocolate categories at the Panettone World Cup's North American competition in September. The victory marks the fourth consecutive time Cossetta has won the traditional category and the first time it has claimed the chocolate title.

The wins qualify Cossetta's baking team to compete at the international Panettone World Cup in Milan, Italy, next November.

Panettone is an iconic Italian sweet bread traditionally gifted and enjoyed during the holidays, though it has grown in popularity year-round worldwide. The bread

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