Sicilian Lemon and Orange Sweet Bread

A citrus-infused sweet bread based on Italian Colomba di Pasqua, featuring dried fruits, toasted almonds, and a sugary almond topping.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 425.7 kcals 4256.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 50.9 grams 508.8 grams
Fat 19.4 grams 194.2 grams
Protein 11.5 grams 115.4 grams
Cook Time
40 mins
Produces
10 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
25
g
1
1
Caster Sugar
to sprinkle
Dairy
120
ml
4
piece
Eggs
free-range, lightly whisked
100
g
Unsalted Butter
softened, cut into small pieces, plus extra for greasing
Fruits
2
piece
Lemon
finely grated zest only
1
piece
Orange
finely grated zest only
0.5
piece
Lemon
juice only
GrainsCereals
NutsSeeds
7
g
100
g
50
g
Flaked Almonds
for topping
Other
2
piece
Egg Whites
free-range

Steps

  • Combine flour, salt, sugar, yeast, milk, eggs, and butter in a mixer with a dough hook.
  • Mix on slow speed for three minutes then medium speed for five minutes until a soft dough forms.
  • Place dough in a clean bowl, cover, and leave to rise for one hour.
  • Combine citrus zest, toasted almonds, mixed peel, dried cranberries, and lemon juice.
  • Incorporate the citrus mixture into the dough by hand.
  • Grease a 23cm round deep spring-form cake tin.
  • Shape the dough into a ball and place it in the prepared tin.
  • Cover and leave to rise for three hours or until the dough reaches the top of the tin.
  • Preheat oven to 200°C and bake the bread on the middle shelf for 20 minutes.
  • Mix egg whites, sugar, and ground almonds into a paste.
  • Remove bread from oven after 20 minutes and spread paste over the top.
  • Sprinkle with flaked almonds and sugar.
  • Reduce oven to 180°C and bake for another 20 minutes.
  • Cool in the tin for 10 minutes then release and cool completely on a wire rack.