Panettone Christmas Fruitcake Recipe

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Ingredients (20)

  • 2 1/4 cups flour (divided)
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons apricot jam
  • 1 tablespoon instant yeast (divided)
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 12 tablespoons softened butter (divided)
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons good quality vanilla
  • 3/4 teaspoon orange extract
  • 3/4 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 cup dried cherries (chopped fine)
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins (chopped fine)
  • 1/2 cup pecans (chopped fine)
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 cup confectioners sugar (sifted)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons milk

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