Bake Traditional Italian Colomba di Pasqua at home
Colomba di Pasqua is a classic Italian Easter cake shaped like a dove to symbolize peace and renewal. With the One Bottle Bakery Colomba mix, you can easily bake this beloved Italian tradition at home and share it with family and friends during the Easter season.
Baker's Tips
🌾 Keep the dough soft
Do not add extra flour, the dough should remain soft and slightly sticky. Use buttered hands to handle the dough instead of adding more flour.
🔥 Create the perfect rising environment (optional)
For a better rise, preheat your oven to 40°C (105°F), turn it off, and place the dough inside during both rising stages. The gentle warmth helps create a soft, fluffy tsoureki.
🕊 Avoid overproofing
Do not let the shaped dough rise too much before baking, as the Colomba may lose its shape. Maximum 2 hours
🔥 Protect the top while baking
If the Colomba browns too quickly, loosely cover the top with foil.
🍰 Cool before slicing
Let the Colomba cool completely to keep the crumb soft and prevent tearing.
Do not add extra flour, the dough should remain soft and slightly sticky. Use buttered hands to handle the dough instead of adding more flour.
🔥 Create the perfect rising environment (optional)
For a better rise, preheat your oven to 40°C (105°F), turn it off, and place the dough inside during both rising stages. The gentle warmth helps create a soft, fluffy tsoureki.
🕊 Avoid overproofing
Do not let the shaped dough rise too much before baking, as the Colomba may lose its shape. Maximum 2 hours
🔥 Protect the top while baking
If the Colomba browns too quickly, loosely cover the top with foil.
🍰 Cool before slicing
Let the Colomba cool completely to keep the crumb soft and prevent tearing.
Directions
Step 1 – Prepare the Wet Ingredients
In a bowl, mix the milk, eggs, orange zest and salt. In a stand mixer, briefly mix the contents of the bottle. Add the wet ingredients and knead for about 15 minutes.
Step 2 - Add the Butter
Gradually add the butter while mixing until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
Step 3 - First Rise
Shape the dough into a ball, place it in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for up to 2 hours.
Step 4 - Shape the Colomba
Divide the dough into two pieces, roll them into ropes, and place them in the Colomba mold to form the traditional dove shape.
Step 5 - Second Rise & Bake
Let rise again for up to 2 hours. Top with almond glaze, almonds, and pearl sugar. Bake at 320°F (160°C) for 35–40 minutes until golden.
Step 6 - Cool & Enjoy
Let cool completely before slicing and serving.
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