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
Sources:
- Main Image & Directions: Italian Food Forever