Colomba Pasquale- Italian Easter Dove Bread, is an Italian sweet yeast bread that is traditional for Easter. The rich egg and butter dough is shaped into a dove, and is perfect for breakfast, or as a dessert.
You’ll find a colomba all over Italy in any market or in bakeries, and it is enjoyed on Easter Sunday. There really isn’t a need to go through all the trouble to bake one for yourself, when there are so many options!
But if you don’t live somewhere that you can find a Colomba Pasquale (Easter dove bread), you could make your own! Maybe you are lucky enough to be able to buy one, but you always dreamed of making a colomba for Easter from scratch! This Italian Easter dove bread recipe is all you need to make one today!
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Putting together the dough is a big endeavor, but it is really not that difficult. Like any yeast dough, it takes a bit of time and lots of patience. The yeast just needs to be able to work its magic.
The dove shape may same daunting, but I think it's not that important to have it actually come out looking like a dove. The most important thing is that the sweet yeast bread is nice and fluffy!
If you are interested in trying one of my other Italian Easter recipes, try my Neapolitan Easter Pie, Italian Easter Meat Pie, Italian Easter Cheese Bread, and my Braided Italian Easter Bread.
Colomba: An Italian Easter Bread, With Prosecco And Chocolate Chips
The Italian Easter Dove Bread is a holiday with a long history dating back to 572 A.D. The most famous tale, however, comes from Lombardy in Italy, where the Lombardians defeated Holy Roman Emperor Barbarossa in battle.
The first step is to make the starter. It's easy to put together and needs to rest 6 hours (or even overnight). I forgot to take a photo of the starter.
If your bowl isn't big enough, you may find this the next day. And it's fine, just a little messy. The next day, the rest of the yeast, flour, when the butter and rest of flour and ingredients gets added in.
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Using disposable kitchen gloves really helps to deal with the super sticky dough. We tripled the recipe so we would have extra to give to our friends.
Layer on the second part of the dough and then it's time to brush on the almond flour sugar glaze (it's like a sticky paste). Let it rise again and then it's ready to bake!
Yes, you could make the dough by hand. But it is a really sticky dough and it does take a lot of kneading, which is easier to do with the dough hook attachment on a stand mixer. You may already be a yeast dough expert, and can handle all the kneading by hand (it's a good arm workout!).
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An Easter colomba typically is filled with candied citrus or even raisins, or both. Italy has chocolate versions, where they are filled with chocolate chips. There are even chocolate covered colomba's. If you are chocolate lover, add some chocolate chips, it’s up to you!
Yes, if you don't have the dove paper molds, you could divide the dough into loaf pans. Or make your own dove design with aluminum foil.
Yes, once it has cooled down completely, slice into slices or big chunks. Wrap in plastic wrap and place in zipped lock freezer bag. Stays fresh for up to 2 months.
Colomba Pasquale Italian Easter Dove Bread
Easter Panettone is called Colomba Pasquale in Italian. It's a traditional sweet bread, similar to panettone but shaped like a dove and decorated with pearl sugar and almonds.
Easter colomba is a traditional Italian sweet yeast bread that is served during Easter. It's shaped into the form of a dove and topped with pearl sugar, almonds, and dried fruit. The dough is made using butter, eggs, flour, sugar, salt and Fiori di Sicilia or orange extract.
Easter bread is made with a rich egg and butter dough, plus fragrant orange zest, dried fruit, sugar and Fiori di Sicilia.
Colomba Di Pasqua {easter Dove Bread}
Panettone is a traditional Italian sweet bread, while Colomba Pasquale is an Italian Easter version of Panettone. It's shaped like a dove and decorated with pearl sugar and almonds. Both are made using butter, eggs, flour, sugar, salt and Fiori di Sicilia or orange extract.
Colomba Pasquale can be served for breakfast, as a snack or even as a dessert. It's delicious with some jams or preserves, and it pairs well with coffee or tea. You can also add some whipped cream to the top for a sweet and creamy treat!
In Italy, the day after Easter is called Pasquetta. It's known as the Little Easter and is usually celebrated with a picnic or outdoor gathering. Traditionally, people eat special dishes made from leftovers from Easter lunch, such as frittata or pasta al forno.
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On Pasqua (Easter Sunday), Italians typically celebrate with a big family meal, where they enjoy traditional Easter dishes such as lamb or baked ham. Following the meal, people go to church for a special mass in celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
The traditional Italian Easter bread, Colomba Pasquale, is shaped like a dove as a symbol of peace. This shape also represents the Holy Spirit and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The sweet almond-scented dough is traditionally topped with pearl sugar and almonds to create the dove shape. It's said that eating this bread brings luck and peace to the household.
Fiori di Sicilia is an Italian flavor extract made of orange blossom, vanilla, lemon and other aromatics. It's commonly used in baking recipes such as Easter Panettone or Colomba Pasquale to give them their signature aroma and flavor. It can be found at specialty stores or online.
Crescia Di Pasqua (italian Easter Cheese Bread)
The history of colomba di Pasqua dates back to the Middle Ages, when it was first mentioned in a text from the Italian city of Como. The bread was originally made with a sourdough starter and shaped into a ring to symbolize the crown of thorns worn by Jesus Christ. Over time, the recipe evolved to incorporate butter and eggs, and the shape changed to a dove. Today, Colomba Pasquale is enjoyed all over Italy as part of the Easter celebration.
There are many variations of colomba di Pasqua that people enjoy throughout Italy. Some popular versions include adding flavors such as chocolate chips, pistachios or candied fruits. Some recipes also call for adding different extracts such as rum or almond to the dough. Also, some people like to top the bread with a simple glaze or drizzle of icing for an extra sweet touch.
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Gluten Free Colomba Pasquale
Colomba Italian Easter Dove Bread, is an Italian sweet yeast bread that is traditional for Easter. The rich egg and butter dough is shaped into a dove and is perfect for breakfast or as a dessert.
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information presented below is an approximation and may vary depending on the exact ingredients used.
Calories: 4152 kcal | Carbohydrates: 484 g | Protein: 73 g | Fat: 221 g | Saturated Fat: 123 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 54 g | Trans Fat: 7 g | Cholesterol: 1009 mg | Sodium: 1437 mg | Potassium: 1027 mg | Fiber: 20 g | Sugar: 183 g | Vitamin A: 6406 IU | Vitamin C: 1 mg | Calcium: 334 mg | Iron: 22 mgWe and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page..
Colomba Pasquale (easter Dove Bread) Recipe
Hello Everybody! Today I am sharing with you my homemade Italian bread recipe! Very simple to make with very few ingredients. You just need a little patience since it takes some time to let the bread grow so that it ends up tasting great! Having some bread on hand to dip into your favorite recipes that include delicious sauces or just some fresh, good olive oil is great! Watch the full video to follow along as I cook this recipe step by step or continue scrolling for the written recipe.
Begin by mixing the yeast with the 1/4 cup of warm water. In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, salt and olive oil. Mix
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