How to make
Soak the apricots in warm water to swell and then dry and cut them into strips. Combine the flour, sugar, salt, softened butter, warm milk and egg in a large bowl. Crumble the yeast on top and start beating with a mixer.
Once the mixture is homogenized, mix with the orange zest and chopped apricots. Let the mix rise for about half an hour and transfer it to a pre-greased and lightly floured cake form. Allow to rise for another half an hour and put it to bake in a moderately heated to 360°F (180 °C) oven until ready.
Once the panettone cake is baked, turn it over and brush it with honey if desired, or sprinkle it with powdered sugar.
