My mistake at Panettone that turned out nice

If  I ask you what is this,  your answer could be that it is a either a sponge cake or a chiffon cake. But both are incorrect.

And what is this? A mushroom? No. it is a panettone. The recipe asked for 6" round tin. However I used a 7" but it looks like it still requires a bigger one.

This is my panettone which was tore into halves. hahaha...

There was nothing wrong when I made my started dough (Ingredients A) until i came to mix my ingredients B. The recipe calls for 3 grade A eggs. Once I added eggs in my mixture , I knew straightaway there was something wrong. The dough was very wet and sticky , so I added more flour into the mixture for easy handling and kneaded until a pliable dough was formed. As I had no confidence whether the bread would be a successful one, I did not add in mixed fruits as I do not want to waste anymore ingredients. At this stage I had forgotten to add in  yeast, and by the time I  realized, it was already too late. The amazing thing is after 3 proving stages, the dough still rose up very well. I  baked  it at 180 degree C for 40 minutes.

The finished product was surprising.  It grew so big and tall.  What a relieve that it is edible and yet the texture is very fluffy and soft like cake.

Here, it is the recipe, I would appreciate if anyone can comment and tell me if 3 eggs as advised by the recipe is a mistake.

Recipe: (adapted from Yum Yum No.75)
Ingredients A:
150g plain flour
5g instant dry yeast
1/2 grade A egg
80g milk


Ingredients B:
350g plain flour
5 g instant dry yeast
7g salt
200g caster sugar
3 grade A eggs
80g milk

Method:
1) Combine ingredients A and mix well.  Place into mixing bowl and cover with a piece of wet towel.  Leave to prove  for 1 hour.

2)  Add in ingredients B and mix well.  Add butter and beat into a smooth and elastic dough.  Lastly mix in mixed fruits.

3)  Leave dough to prove for 1 hour.  Round out the dough and rest for 5 minutes.

4)  Flatten and round up the dough.  Place into a 6" round baking tin.  Cover with a piece of wet towel and leave to rove for 40-50 minutes or until it doubles in bulk.

5)  Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degree C for 35-40 minutes or until cooked.  Remove and leave to cool on the rack. Cut into pieces and serve.

Note: Soak mixed dried mixed fruits in hot water for 10 minutes and drain.  Soak them in a little extra   brandy overnight and proceed with the recipe next day.