Colomba Pasquale (Italian Easter Bread)

"Colomba means ‘dove’. How fitting! I know that different parts of the world have different celebration cakes for Easter: Simnel, Roisinbrot, Kulich, and so many others – but the thought of actually baking a dove-shaped cake, studded with almonds, flavoured with orange, must make you feel so cheerful, spring-like and upbeat! For Easter Sunday breakfast it's certainly Colomba, at least in my house. Hassle, long wait for the consecutive proves, but then it bakes into a lovely, almond-studded perfection and you sigh with satisfaction at the sight."

Preparation Time3 hr

Cooking Time40 min