Ingredients
  • 500 g of 00 flour
  • 150 g of sugar
  • 150 g butter
  • 3 eggs
  • 100 ml of milk
  • 25 g of fresh brewer’s yeast
  • Grated zest of 1 lemon
  • Grated zest of 1 orange
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 100 g of mixed candied fruit (orange, citron)
  • 150 g of raisins
  • 1 egg white
  • 3 tablespoons of powdered sugar
Procedure

Hello friends! Today I present the perfect recipe for making a delicious Colomba Pasquale, the signature dessert of Italian Easter. This recipe is easy to follow and the result will be a fluffy, fragrant dove that will leave everyone speechless.

Preparation:

  1. In a bowl, dissolve the brewer’s yeast in warm milk.
  2. In a large bowl, pour the flour and make a hole in the center. Add sugar, chopped softened butter, eggs, grated lemon and orange zest, salt, and milk with baking powder. Knead well until the mixture is smooth.
  3. Add candied fruit and raisins previously soaked in warm water and squeezed. Mix well to evenly distribute the ingredients.
  4. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for about 2 to 3 hours, or until it doubles in volume.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Butter and flour a dove-shaped mold or, alternatively, a rectangular mold.
  6. Transfer the dough to the mold, level it with a spatula, and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
  7. Lightly beat the egg white and brush it on the surface of the dove. Dust with powdered sugar.
  8. Bake the dove for about 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown and well cooked. Check the baking with a toothpick: if it comes out clean, the dove is ready.
  9. Let the dove cool in the mold for a few minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

That’s it! Now you can enjoy your delicious homemade Easter Dove. Share this recipe with your friends and family, and let us know in the comments how your dove turned out!

Suggestions and variations:

  • To make your Easter Colomba even more special, you can add chocolate chips to the dough instead of raisins and candied fruit for a mouth-watering and irresistible version.
  • If you prefer a dove with less sugar, reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe to 100 g and use sugar-free candied fruit.
  • For a crunchy touch, you can add a mixture of chopped almonds and brown sugar to the surface of the dove before baking.
  • If you want to experiment with flavors, try adding spices such as cinnamon, vanilla or cardamom into the dough for an exotic touch.

Conservation:

Easter Dove keeps well for several days if wrapped in plastic wrap or sealed in an airtight container. In this way, it will retain its softness and freshness. You can also freeze it to enjoy later: just wrap it in plastic wrap and store it in a freezer bag. Remember to thaw it slowly at room temperature before serving.

Pairings:

Easter Dove is perfect to enjoy with a good coffee or afternoon tea. It also pairs beautifully with a glass of sweet or sparkling wine, such as Moscato d’Asti or Prosecco, to celebrate Easter in style and goodness.

I hope you enjoyed this Easter Dove recipe and found it useful! Please feel free to share it on your favorite social networks and leave a comment telling us how your dove turned out. Happy Easter to all and bon appétit!

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See also
https://www.agricook.it/blogs/zuppa-di-farro-e-castagne/
https://www.agricook.it/blogs/zuppa-del-canavese/
https://www.agricook.it/blogs/polenta-funghi-e-salsiccia/
https://www.agricook.it/blogs/crostata-di-marmellata/
https://www.agricook.it/blogs/crostini-al-pesto-genovese/

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