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Colomba Di Pasqua – Easter Dove Bread Recipe

This sweet bread is similar to panettone, and contains candied orange peel and dried fruit, including raisins!

You will find Colomba Di Pasqua in every region of Italy around Easter! This bread is shaped like a dove to represent peace. Make this symbolic dessert for Easter this year! Get the recipe by Italian Food Forever!

BIGA:

  • 1 Cup All-purpose Flour
  • 1/2 Cup Cool Water
  • 1/8 Teaspoon Instant Yeast

DOUGH:

  • 2 1/2 Cups All-purpose Flour
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Tablespoon Instant Yeast (I Use SAS Brand)
  • 1/3 Cup Sugar
  • 6 Tablespoons Butter, Melted & Cooled
  • 2 Large Eggs & 1 Egg yolk At Room Temperature (Save Egg With For Topping)
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Fiori di Sicilia (Or 2 Teaspoons Vanilla & 1/2 Teaspoon Orange Extract)
  • 1/3 Cup Finely Chopped Candied Orange Peel (Or Grated Zest From 1 Large Orange)
  • 1 1/2 Cups Golden Raisins, Chopped If Large

TOPPING:

  • 1 Large Egg White
  • 3 Tablespoons Almond Flour
  • 3 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Sliced Almonds
  • 6 Teaspoons Pearl Sugar

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