The Easter dove is about to arrive on our tables in all its forms and combinations. One of the most popular desserts of the period, which interested the greatest chefs. Everyone has them a version of it and has now become a valid antagonist of Christmas panettone. But even though the ones on the market are delicious, we are always lovers of them home cooking, the one made with the heart and above all with the genuine ingredients that we know well. Today we follow the recipe of Benedetta Rossi, that for this dessert we wanted to stay classic, but you can enrich the recipe as you prefer.
Easter dove
Ingredients x 6
- eggs 3
- 00 flour 350 g
- sunflower seed oil 90 ml
- milk 170 ml
- sugar 170 g
- lemon zest 1
- orange peel 1
- almond flavoring 1 vial
- instant yeast for savory pies and pizza 15 g
- almonds
- granulated sugar
Preparation
The first thing to do to prepare the Easter dove is to separate the egg whites from the yolks into two different bowls. Whip the egg whites until stiff and set aside. Grated the orange and lemon zest and add them to the egg yolks together with the sugar and vanilla flavouring. Mix with an electric whisk, then add the oil and milk. When all liquids Once mixed, you can add the flour, a little at a time. For last the yeast. At this point you can decide whether to further enrich the dessert dough with other ingredients, such as candied fruit or chocolate chips, or leave it simple.
Also add the egg whites, mixing gently so as not to dismantle them. The dough of the dove is ready. Let’s pour it into the mould: in this period you can easily find the one suitable for the doves, the cook used the one to 750 grams. Otherwise, use a normal mold, even if the shape for this preparation is already half successful. Complete on the surface, distributing the granulated sugar and the almonds. Cook at 180 degrees for 40 minutes. Let it cool before serving. Your Easter dove ready. Enjoy your meal.
Read also: Rustic Colomba, to accompany the Easter appetizer. Soft and delicious
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