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.

INGREDIENTS

Sourdough StarterQuantity
Wheat flour1000g
Water at 30˚C500ml
Salt10g
Sugar63g
Butter250g
Livendo® LV15g
DoughQuantity
Wheat flour500g
Salt5g
Sugar437.5g
Egg-yolk550g
Butter250g
Magimix® Softness (Optional)5g
Orange peels665g
Lemon peels165g
ToppingQuantity
Hazelnut powder75g
Sugar150g
Corn starch75g
Egg white90g

FEATURED PRODUCT

Livendo® LV1

PRE-PREPARATION

(overnight preparation required)

  1. Dilute Livendo® LV1 in water.
  2. Place all the sourdough starter ingredients and diluted Livendo® LV1 in the mixer and mix for 4 minutes on low speed and 5 minutes on high speed.
  3. Keep it overnight for 16 hours at 20˚C.

PREPARE THE DOUGH

  1. Place all the dough ingredients (except for the orange and lemon peels) and sourdough starter into the mixer and mix for 4 minutes on low speed and 5 minutes on high speed.
  2. Add in the orange and lemon peels and mix till the fruits are evenly spread.
  3. Final dough temperature should be approximately 25˚C.
  4. Place the dough into a bowl, cover and let it rest for 60 minutes at room temperature.

SHAPING

  1. Divide the dough into 16 pieces at approximately 250g each and round each dough.
  2. Place 2 pieces of dough into a colomba baking mould. Ensure that the dough fills up the shape of the mould.
  3. Mix the topping ingredients and brush a layer of topping on each dough.

BAKING

  1. Preheat oven at 160˚C.
  2. Bake for 35 minutes at 160˚C.
  3. Let it cool before serving.

 

*For optional ingredients, please do adjust the mixing and proofing time accordingly if they are not included in the bake.