{"id":31472,"date":"2026-04-02T18:57:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T16:57:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/biancolievito.it\/?p=31472"},"modified":"2026-04-03T10:12:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T08:12:11","slug":"chocolate-colomba-sourdough-starter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/biancolievito.it\/en\/colomba-cioccolato-lievito-madre\/","title":{"rendered":"Chocolate Colomba with Sourdough Starter"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"31472\" class=\"elementor elementor-31472\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39359bf e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"39359bf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-no-translation=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9198e05 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wprm-recipe\" data-id=\"9198e05\" data-element_type=\"widget\" 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d=\"M11.99,1.94c-.35,0-.67.19-.83.51l-2.56,5.2c-.11.24-.34.4-.61.43l-5.75.83c-.35.05-.64.3-.74.64-.11.34,0,.7.22.94l4.16,4.05c.19.19.27.45.22.7l-.98,5.72c-.06.35.1.7.37.9.29.21.66.24.98.08l5.14-2.71h0c.24-.13.51-.13.75,0l5.14,2.71c.32.16.69.13.98-.08.29-.21.43-.56.37-.9l-.98-5.72h0c-.05-.26.05-.53.22-.7l4.16-4.05h0c.26-.24.34-.61.22-.94s-.4-.58-.74-.64l-5.75-.83c-.26-.03-.48-.21-.61-.43l-2.56-5.2c-.16-.32-.48-.53-.83-.51,0,0-.02,0-.02,0Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 40px;\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Chocolate colomba made with sourdough starter<\/strong> is a rich and irresistible variation of the classic Italian Easter bread, designed to deliver a soft, shreddable, and well-balanced crumb even with cocoa and chocolate in the dough.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div><span style=\"display: block;\">In this recipe, the dough structure is carefully calibrated to ensure <strong>extra softness<\/strong> and counter chocolate\u2019s natural tendency to make enriched doughs drier. The use of a <strong>chocolate ganache<\/strong> helps hydrate the cocoa solids, keeping the colomba tender and enjoyable even after baking. The filling still includes traditional <strong>candied orange peel<\/strong>, paired with <strong>chocolate chips<\/strong> for a richer, more indulgent flavor that stays perfectly balanced.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div><span style=\"display: block;\">Make sure to use a <a href=\"https:\/\/biancolievito.it\/en\/sourdough\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>sourdough starter<\/strong><\/a> that is well balanced and not overly acidic. For best results, I recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/biancolievito.it\/en\/sourdough\/how-to-feed-sourdough-starter\/\" target=\"_blank\">refreshing it daily<\/a> for at least 5\u20137 days before mixing the dough, so you can <a href=\"https:\/\/biancolievito.it\/en\/acidic-sourdough-starter\/\" target=\"_blank\">rebalance your starter properly<\/a>.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div><span style=\"display: block;\">If you do not feel fully confident using sourdough yet, here is the recipe for <a href=\"https:\/\/biancolievito.it\/en\/classic-colomba-bakers-yeast\/\"><strong>Classic Colomba made with baker\u2019s yeast<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 40px;\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-align-center\">\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-top-bottom wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-hours\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hour<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hour<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-hours\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hour<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hour<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-custom-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-custom-time-label\">Proofing: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-custom_time wprm-recipe-custom_time-hours\">22<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hours<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-custom_time-unit wprm-recipe-custom_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hours<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-custom_time wprm-recipe-custom_time-minutes\">20<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-custom_time-unit wprm-recipe-custom_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-days wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-days\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> day<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-days wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-days\" aria-hidden=\"true\">day<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">20<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 40px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-31474 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-text-buttons wprm-block-text-uppercase\" data-recipe=\"31474\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\" data-button-background=\"#333333\" data-button-accent=\"#ffffff\" data-button-radius=\"3px\">4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-uppercase\">1 kg colombe<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-italic wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-category-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-category wprm-block-text-italic\"><a href=\"https:\/\/biancolievito.it\/en\/baking-recipes\/\" class=\"wprm-recipe-term-link\">Baked Desserts<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wprm-section-header\">Equipment<\/h3><div id=\"recipe-31474-equipment\" class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"31474\" style=\"--wprm-list-checkbox-size: 14px;--wprm-list-checkbox-top-position: px;--wprm-list-checkbox-border-radius: 1px;--wprm-list-checkbox-check-width: 0px;\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment wprm-recipe-equipment-list\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"Stand Mixer\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Stand Mixer<\/div><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"Immersion Blender\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Immersion Blender<\/div><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"Paper mold for Colomba of 1kg\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4v0qxA0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">Paper mold for Colomba of 1kg<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"Food-Safe Bags\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Food-Safe Bags<\/div><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"Panettone Skewers\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Panettone Skewers<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 40px;\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wprm-section-header\">Ingredients<\/h3><div id=\"recipe-31474-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-31474-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-ingredient-style-regular\" data-recipe=\"31474\" data-servings=\"4\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-semi-bold\">FOR THE CHOCOLATE GANACHE<\/h4><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 6px;\"><\/div><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: square;\" data-uid=\"39\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">240<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">gr<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Cocoa Mass<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-smaller\">(or 99% chocolate)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: square;\" data-uid=\"40\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">450<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">gr<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Water<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-semi-bold\">FOR THE FIRST DOUGH<\/h4><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 6px;\"><\/div><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: square;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">755<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">gr<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Strong 00 Flour for Panettone<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-smaller\">(W360, 14%\u201315% protein)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: square;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">270<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">gr<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Sourdough Starter<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-smaller\">(<a href=\"https:\/\/biancolievito.it\/en\/sourdough\/how-to-feed-sourdough-starter\/\" target=\"_blank\">at the second or third refreshment<\/a>)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: square;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">245<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">gr<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Soft Butter<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: square;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">250<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">gr<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Water<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-smaller\">(at 30\u00b0C (86\u00b0F))<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: square;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">250<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">gr<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Granulated Sugar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: square;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">210<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">gr<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Egg Yolks<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: square;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">15<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">gr<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Malt<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-semi-bold\">FOR THE SECOND DOUGH<\/h4><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 6px;\"><\/div><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: square;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">145<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">gr <\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Strong 00 Flour for Panettone<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-smaller\">(W360, 14%\u201315% protein)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: square;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">120<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">gr<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Egg Yolks<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-smaller\">(cold)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: square;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">110<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">gr<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Granulated Sugar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: square;\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">120<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">gr<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Orange Blossom Honey<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: square;\" data-uid=\"38\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">145<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">gr<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Heavy Cream<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-semi-bold\">FOR THE FLAVOR EMULSION<\/h4><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 6px;\"><\/div><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: square;\" data-uid=\"18\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">85<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">gr<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/44sCxhX\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">Clarified Butter<\/a><\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-smaller\">(or add an extra 75 g of soft butter)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: square;\" data-uid=\"19\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">60<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">gr<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Aromatic mix for enriched doughs<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-smaller\">(<a href=\"https:\/\/biancolievito.it\/en\/flavoring-paste-for-leavened-products\/\">here is the recipe<\/a>)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: square;\" data-uid=\"21\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">10<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">gr <\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: square;\" data-uid=\"22\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">10<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">gr <\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Bourbon Vanilla<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-semi-bold\">FOR THE FILLING<\/h4><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 6px;\"><\/div><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: square;\" data-uid=\"41\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">500<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">gr<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3M48hUr\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">Candied Orange Peel<\/a><\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-smaller\">(well drained from the syrup)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: square;\" data-uid=\"24\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">300<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">gr<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Chocolate Chips<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-semi-bold\">FOR THE GLAZE<\/h4><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 6px;\"><\/div><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: square;\" data-uid=\"26\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">440<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">gr<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Granulated Sugar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: square;\" data-uid=\"27\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">200<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">gr<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Egg Whites<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: square;\" data-uid=\"28\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">170<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">gr<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Toasted Almonds<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-smaller\">(unblanched)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: square;\" data-uid=\"31\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">50<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">gr<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Bitter Almonds<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: square;\" data-uid=\"29\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">70<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">gr<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Toasted Hazelnuts<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: square;\" data-uid=\"32\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">35<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">gr<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Corn Flour<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: square;\" data-uid=\"33\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">35<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">gr<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Remilled Durum Wheat Semolina<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-semi-bold\">FOR FINISHING<\/h4><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 6px;\"><\/div><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: square;\" data-uid=\"35\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Pearl Sugar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: square;\" data-uid=\"36\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Whole Unblanched Almonds<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: square;\" data-uid=\"37\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Powdered Sugar<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 40px;\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wprm-section-header\">Instructions<\/h3><div id=\"recipe-31474-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-31474-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"31474\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">The Day Before: Chocolate Ganache, Flavor Emulsion, and Glaze<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">FOR THE CHOCOLATE GANACHE<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-31474-step-1-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Finely chop the cocoa mass or 99% chocolate. In the meantime, bring the water to a boil.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-31474-step-1-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Pour the boiling water over the chopped cocoa mass and stir well until the chocolate is completely melted and the ganache is smooth.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-31474-step-1-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Cover with plastic wrap touching the surface and let the ganache crystallize at room temperature for at least 16 hours.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the Flavor Emulsion<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-31474-step-2-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Mix together, without whipping, the clarified butter, salt, vanilla, and the aromatic mix you prepared. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 12 hours. Remember to take the emulsion out at least 2 hours before using it in the second dough.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the Glaze<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-31474-step-3-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Finely blend the almonds, hazelnuts, bitter almonds, and sugar until you get a very fine powder.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-31474-step-3-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Then mix this powder with the corn flour and the durum wheat semolina.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-31474-step-3-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the egg whites, lightly beaten but not whipped, and mix until you get a creamy, fairly fluid mixture.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-31474-step-3-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Cover with plastic wrap and store the glaze in the refrigerator until ready to use.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the First Dough<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-31474-step-4-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">First, prepare a syrup by dissolving the sugar and egg yolks in the water at 30\u00b0C (86\u00b0F), using an immersion blender.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-31474-step-4-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Pour the syrup into the mixer bowl and add the sourdough starter at its second or third refreshment.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-31474-step-4-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Start mixing for a few minutes so the starter dissolves before adding the flour.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-31474-step-4-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Once you have added the flour and the malt, let the dough come together, stop the mixer, and <a href=\"https:\/\/biancolievito.it\/en\/how-to-autolyse\/\"><strong>let it autolyse for about 45 minutes<\/strong><\/a>. This process will help you develop a more elastic dough that is easier to handle in the next steps.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-31474-step-4-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">After the autolyse, resume mixing until the dough develops a strong and elastic gluten network.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div><span style=\"display: block;\">Check the gluten development by taking a small piece of dough and stretching it gently with your hands until it forms a very thin membrane. <strong>If it does not tear easily, the gluten is properly developed.<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-31474-step-4-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Once the dough is well developed, add the room-temperature soft butter in several additions, letting it fully absorb each time.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-31474-step-4-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">The first dough is ready. Transfer it to a large container, dot the surface with a few small pieces of soft butter, and let it rest at <strong>22\u201324\u00b0C (72\u201375\u00b0F) for 15 hours<\/strong>, until it has <strong>tripled in volume<\/strong>. Rising time depends on room temperature, so before moving on to the next dough, make sure it has tripled from its original volume. To monitor the rise more easily, I recommend marking the starting level and the target level on the container <em>(original volume + 2 times the original volume)<\/em>.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the Second Dough<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-31474-step-5-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Put the first dough and the flour into the mixer. Start the machine and mix until the dough comes together very well and forms a strong, elastic gluten network.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-31474-step-5-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the cold egg yolks and mix until they are completely absorbed.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-31474-step-5-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Then add the sugar and the honey. Keep mixing until the dough becomes smooth again and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-31474-step-5-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Once the dough tightens again, add the cream in several additions, letting it absorb fully after each addition.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-31474-step-5-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">When the dough is smooth and no longer sticky, check the temperature with a thermometer and make sure it is below 26\u00b0C\u201328\u00b0C (79\u00b0F\u201382\u00b0F). If it is warmer, cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator until it cools back down to around 20\u00b0C (68\u00b0F).<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-31474-step-5-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Now add the fats, alternating \u2153 of the chocolate ganache and \u2153 of the flavor emulsion prepared the day before, adding them in several additions and letting each one absorb fully before the next addition.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div><span style=\"display: block;\">Continue until all of the ingredients have been incorporated.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-31474-step-5-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Once the dough is fully developed, add the candied orange peel and the chocolate chips, and mix very gently for a few minutes.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-31474-step-5-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Let the dough rest for about 1 hour so the gluten can relax and the proteins can finish hydrating.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-31474-step-5-8\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Turn the dough out onto a work surface lightly greased with butter and divide it into the desired sizes. For 1 kg colombe, divide into 900 g portions of dough and let them rest on the bench for 5 minutes.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-31474-step-5-9\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">After 5 minutes, shape each portion into a loose round by folding the dough over itself and tightening the base to build tension. Let the rounds rest for another 15 minutes.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-31474-step-5-10\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Once ready, divide each round into 2 portions: one larger piece (about 2\/3 of the dough) and one smaller piece (about 1\/3 of the dough).<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-31474-step-5-11\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Use the larger piece to form the \u201cbody\u201d of the colomba. Gently stretch the dough with your hands and fold it over itself as if making folds. Then roll it lightly on the work surface to shape a log and place it lengthwise in the mold (from head to tail).<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-31474-step-5-12\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Shape the \u201cwings\u201d using the remaining piece of dough. Form another log as above and place it crosswise over the central body to create a cross.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-31474-step-5-13\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Proof the colombe at <strong>26\u201328\u00b0C (79\u201382\u00b0F) for 5\u20136 hours<\/strong>, until the dough rises to about one finger\u2019s width below the rim of the paper mold.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">GLAZING &amp; BAKING<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-31474-step-6-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Glaze the surface of each colomba with about 100 g of the almond glaze prepared the day before.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-31474-step-6-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Sprinkle the surface generously with pearl sugar and a few whole unblanched almonds. Finish with a light dusting of powdered sugar.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-31474-step-6-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Bake the colombe in a conventional oven at 150\u00b0C (302\u00b0F) for about 50\u201355 minutes. During the last 5 minutes of baking, crack the oven door slightly open using a small ball of aluminum foil, so excess steam can escape.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-31474-step-6-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">To check doneness, make sure the center of the colomba reaches about 92\u00b0C (198\u00b0F).<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-31474-step-6-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Once baked, skewer the colombe with the appropriate panettone skewers and invert them for at least 2 hours.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-31474-step-6-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">After that, turn the colombe right side up, remove the skewers, and let them cool completely for 6\u20138 hours before sealing them in food-safe bags.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 40px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 40px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 40px;\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wprm-section-header\">Nutrition<\/h3><div id=\"recipe-31474-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-light\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-serving_size\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Serving: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">COLOMBA<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4663<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">672<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">77<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">197<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">28<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">394<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-net_carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Net Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">644<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 25px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>La colomba al cioccolato con Lievito Madre \u00e8 una variante ricca e irresistibile del grande lievitato pasquale, pensata per offrire una consistenza soffice, filante e ben bilanciata anche in presenza del cacao e del cioccolato. In questa ricetta, infatti, la struttura dell\u2019impasto \u00e8 studiata per garantire maggiore morbidezza e compensare la naturale tendenza del cioccolato [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":31459,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[96],"tags":[5896,4613],"class_list":["post-31472","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dolci-da-forno","tag-eng","tag-ricetta"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/biancolievito.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31472","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/biancolievito.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/biancolievito.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/biancolievito.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/biancolievito.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31472"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/biancolievito.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31472\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":31494,"href":"https:\/\/biancolievito.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31472\/revisions\/31494"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/biancolievito.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/31459"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/biancolievito.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31472"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/biancolievito.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=31472"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/biancolievito.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=31472"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}