italian easter dove
Italian Easter Dove Posted by LladyRusty at recipegoldmine.com 3/29/02 12:24:23 am Source: Oregon Live Note: Italians celebrate holidays with specialty flavored breads baked in uni...
Ingredients
- 31/4 to 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (divided)
- 1/2cupgranulated sugar
- 1packagerapidrise or fast-acting yeast
- 1tablespoonfreshly grated lemon zest
- 1teaspoonsalt
- 1/2cup1 percent milk
- 1/4cupbutter or margarine, cut up (1/2 stick)
- 1/4cupwater (70 to 80 degrees f)
Directions
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Italian Easter Dove Posted by LladyRusty at recipegoldmine.com 3/29/02 12:24:23 am Source: Oregon Live Note: Italians celebrate holidays wit
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This rich and tender loaf, molded into a dove and decorated with balls of sweet almond paste, graces Italian tables at Easter as a symbol of
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Dough 3 1/4 to 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (divided) 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 package RapidRise or fast-acting yeast 1 tablespoon freshly
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Heat milk, butter and water until very warm (120 to 130 degrees F)
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stir into dry ingredients
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Stir in 2 eggs and enough remaining flour to make soft dough
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Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 5 to 7 minutes
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let rest 10 minutes