Pasqua Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dough
Filling
Topping
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm milk (about 110°F) and active dry yeast. Let sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the activated yeast mixture, eggs, melted unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Mix until a dough forms.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
Filling Preparation
- 6
Prepare Filling
In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, orange zest, chocolate chips, and almond extract. Mix until well combined.
Assembly and Baking
- 7
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a large rectangle on a floured surface.
- 8
Add Filling
Spread the ricotta filling evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
- 9
Roll and Cut
Roll the dough tightly from one end to the other. Cut the rolled dough into 12 equal pieces.
- 10
Second Rise
Place the cut pieces in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- 11
Preheat Oven
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 12
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.
Topping
- 13
Cool and Dust
Once baked, remove from the oven and let cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar. Optionally sprinkle with chopped nuts.
