This recipe was a blast to make (we'll see how it turns out as it's baking right now, fingers crossed). I had to make two separate attempts at the biga since I wasn't too confident with the first...until I saw the second. I went the bread machine route since I don't have a big mixer yet, though my wife has it on her Christmas wish list, and it was on our wedding registry, and every birthday wish list. My only concern was using the pre-packaged fruit cake fruit mix since it seemed a little sticky and heavy in the water and sugar content. The dough did rise very well though. Could this be a problem? Interesting the fruitcake blend was heavy and sticky. It should be pretty dry and free-flowing. Did you get it from us and was it "our favorite fruit blend" item 1482? Because if so, I'd like to know so I can check it out in the warehouse... Hey, so long as the panettone rose, though, you're all set. ENJOY! - PJH

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