The Italian Easter Dove cake or Colomba Pasquale. In Italy, this delicious cake is typically eaten at Easter.
The dove is a Christian symbol representing the Holy Spirit, announcing the reconciliation between God and man or, more simply, heralding the arrival of Spring.
Prep. Time: 55 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 lb all-purpose flour
- 5 oz butter
- 4 ½ oz sugar
- 1 ¾ oz fresh yeast
- 3 eggs
- 5 oz mixed candied fruit
- almonds, sweet to taste
- coarse sugar to taste
- ⅛ oz salt
METHOD:
- Dissolve the yeast in a little warm water and slowly work in half of the flour; allow the dough to rise in a warm place in a floured bowl.
- When the dough has doubled in size, place it in a larger bowl and add the remaining flour, beaten eggs, melted butter, sugar and salt.
- Work the dough gently until it stops sticking to the sides of the bowl, cover with a cloth and allow to rise for another hour.Sprinkle flour on the raisins and the candied peel then shake excess flour away in a sieve.
- Add the raisins and candied peel to the dough, place in a dove-shaped mould and decorate with almonds, baste with beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar crystals.
- Cook in a moderate oven for 20-25 minutes.
- Your Easter Dove cake is now ready to be served!
Recipe from: http://thefederalhillgazette.com/easter-in-italy/
Buon Mangiata!
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