Colomba
Colomba is a traditional Italian easter dove sweet bread from the northern region of Lombardy. The classic colomba is baked in the shape of a dove with candied orange peels. Give this classic bread a twist with your favourite fillings such as chocolate chips, raisins and even with a different shape.
SERVING SIZE
8
TIME REQUIRED
Preparation: 30 minutes
Baking: 35 minutes
Total waiting/resting:
17 hours
SERVING SUGGESTION
Perfect for Easter breakfast, brunch or even dessert
INGREDIENTS
| Sourdough Starter | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Wheat flour | 1000g |
| Water at 30˚C | 500ml |
| Salt | 10g |
| Sugar | 63g |
| Butter | 250g |
| Livendo® LV1 | 5g |
| Dough | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Wheat flour | 500g |
| Salt | 5g |
| Sugar | 437.5g |
| Egg-yolk | 550g |
| Butter | 250g |
| Magimix® Softness (Optional) | 5g |
| Orange peels | 665g |
| Lemon peels | 165g |
| Topping | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Hazelnut powder | 75g |
| Sugar | 150g |
| Corn starch | 75g |
| Egg white | 90g |