Colomba Di Pasqua – Easter Dove Bread Recipe

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