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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Oribhabor stephanie
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to celebrate Easter. The colomba pasquale is a beautiful and delicious bread that is sure to impress your family and friends.
Mr Bhango
[email protected]I've tried many colomba pasquale recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The bread is light and fluffy, and the orange glaze is the perfect finishing touch.
Marco Garcia
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The colomba pasquale is so beautiful and delicious. It's the perfect centerpiece for any Easter table.
body theief
[email protected]This colomba pasquale is absolutely delicious! The bread is so soft and flavorful. I love the orange glaze on top. It's the perfect Easter bread.
ENOCK BANDA
[email protected]I was impressed with how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to make this colomba pasquale without any problems. It turned out great!
Badmus Azeez
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfect. The colomba pasquale is light, fluffy, and flavorful. I highly recommend it.
Chaudhry Arslan
[email protected]I love this recipe! The colomba pasquale is always a hit with my family and friends. I've been making it for years and it never disappoints.
Angel Jeremiah
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making colomba pasquale at home, but this recipe proved me wrong. The bread was delicious and looked just like the ones I've seen in bakeries.
Anwar Fareed
[email protected]This is the best colomba pasquale recipe I've ever tried. The bread is so soft and moist, and the orange glaze is to die for. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Tanvir Dubai
[email protected]Amazing recipe! I followed the instructions exactly and the colomba pasquale came out perfect. It was so delicious that it was gone in a day.
Dorcas Jeggs
[email protected]This was my first time baking colomba pasquale and it turned out beautifully! The bread was light, fluffy, and flavorful, and the orange glaze added the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again for Easter.