COLOMBA PASQUALE (EASTER DOVE BREAD)
Steps:
- Dissolve yeast in warm water (110F) and let it rest for 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon of sugar, the zest of an orange and ½ cup of the flour. Mix all the ingredients together and let it rest overnight (covered with plastic wrap) in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Dough The next day, dissolve the other yeast in warm milk (110F) and let it rest for 5 minutes. Add the biga, the flour and knead the dough for 5 minutes. Add the rest of the sugar and eggs and continue kneading until the dough is soft and very elastic (15 minutes). Add the soften butter at room temperature (NOT MELTED) little by little while kneading. Add the chocolate and the salt and continue kneading until the dough is soft, shiny and elastic (10 - 15 minutes). Add the orange zest and candied peel and mix until combined. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in a warm spot (85°F is perfect) to let the dough rise for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours. It should be doubled in size. Turn the dough out onto a lightly greased work surface and deflate it by punching it down. Divide the dough in half, and form one half into a log about 12 inches long. Form the other half into a slightly shorter and fatter log. Place the longest log lengthwise on a parchment-lined baking sheet or then lay the shorter log across it, forming a cross. Cover it with lightly greased plastic wrap, and let it rest until double in size; this will take at least another 3 hours. Just before the bread is ready to be baked, beat the egg white until it's foamy and whisk in the ground almonds and sugar. Spread this almond mixture on the risen bread. Be careful, as the dough is delicate and could deflate. Sprinkle wit coarse sugar and sliced almonds. Bake the bread in a preheated 350°F oven for 45 minutes, until lightly browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a loaf reads 195°F. Remove the bread from the oven, and transfer it to a wire rack to cool. Traditionally baked special mold (sur la tab)
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Innis Corey
[email protected]This is the best Colomba Pasquale recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Abraham James
[email protected]I made this Colomba Pasquale for Easter dinner and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Mustafa Muhammad
[email protected]This recipe is a bit expensive, but it's worth it for a special occasion. The Colomba Pasquale is a showstopper!
Fatema Ms fatema
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this Colomba Pasquale without any problems. It's a great recipe for beginners.
zaria Smith
[email protected]This recipe is a little time-consuming, but it's totally worth it. The Colomba Pasquale is absolutely delicious!
Bishnu Rj
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my Colomba Pasquale came out perfectly. It was so good, I ate it all in one sitting!
Osman Dembele
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for any baker! The Colomba Pasquale is sure to impress.
Pratap Tamang
[email protected]This bread is simply delicious! I will definitely be making it again.
Daniel Ntim
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. My Colomba Pasquale turned out perfect!
Nitish Yadav
[email protected]This recipe is a game-changer! I've never made Colomba Pasquale before, but this recipe made it easy.
Evelyn Amiedewe
[email protected]Wow! This is the best Colomba Pasquale I've ever had.
Stella Soyemi
[email protected]This bread is a work of art! It's so beautiful and delicious, I almost don't want to eat it.
Lukas the real boy
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of sweet breads, but this one is a winner. The Colomba Pasquale is not too sweet and the orange flavor is not overpowering.
Brandy Brock
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing! The Colomba Pasquale is so light and airy, and the orange flavor is perfect.
seun david
[email protected]I've made this bread several times now and it always comes out perfect. It's a beautiful and delicious centerpiece for any Easter table.
umar ummi
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The Colomba Pasquale was a hit at our Easter brunch. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.
Brombert YT
[email protected]Just baked my first ever Colomba Pasquale using this recipe. It turned out beautifully! The bread is so soft and fluffy, and the orange zest and candied orange peel give it a wonderful flavor. My family loved it!