Shining Through Recipe
Colomba, tonka bean, Rhum
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Ingredients
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Dough
Fillings
Topping
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm milk (about 37°C) and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10-15 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
Filling and Shaping
- 6
Prepare Fillings
In a small bowl, mix the candied orange peel, raisins, and rhum. Let them soak for about 15 minutes.
- 7
Incorporate Fillings
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a floured surface. Add the soaked fruit filling and knead gently to incorporate.
- 8
Shape the Dough
Shape the dough into a large oval or traditional colomba shape and place it in a pre-greased colomba mold or a loaf pan.
- 9
Second Rise
Cover the dough again and let it rise for another 1 hour until it has risen significantly.
Baking and Topping
- 10
Prepare Topping
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). In a small bowl, combine sliced almonds and melted butter.
- 11
- 12
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for about 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 13
Cool
Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the mold for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
