The colomba tradition isn’t limited to sweet Easter cakes. This year, for Easter and Easter Monday, I invite you to discover a delicious savory colomba, easy and quick to prepare, with instant leavening. A tasty and surprising alternative with a soft texture and a comforting flavor, perfect to enrich your appetizers or as an irresistible snack during the holidays. Also ideal for an outdoor picnic or a dinner with friends, this savory colomba is a true wildcard that will bring a touch of originality to your table. With this simple and tasty preparation, ready in a few minutes, I wish everyone a Happy Easter and a joyful Easter Monday!
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Budget-friendly
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 12
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Seasonality: Easter
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tsp sugar
- 9 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 oz grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 sachet instant baking powder (for savory recipes)
- 1 3/4 tsp salt
- 7 oz assorted cured meats (speck, prosciutto, salami, etc.)
- 7 oz cheeses of your choice (scamorza, Gouda, provolone, etc.)
- to taste sesame seeds (for decorating)
Steps
Whisk the eggs with the sugar and a pinch of salt until you obtain a homogeneous and frothy mixture. Add the Greek yogurt and the milk, then slowly drizzle in the vegetable oil while continuing to mix.
Sift the flour and the instant baking powder directly over the mixture, incorporating them gradually, and mix with a spatula until you obtain a smooth and uniform batter.
Fold in the grated Parmesan and the mix of cured meats and cheeses, distributing them gently and evenly through the batter.
Butter and flour a colomba-shaped pan (or use a disposable colomba mold). Pour the batter inside, level it well with a spatula, and sprinkle the surface with sesame seeds.
Bake in a preheated oven at 356°F for about 40 minutes, or until the colomba is evenly golden (always perform the classic toothpick test).
Once baked, remove the colomba from the oven and let it cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer it to a rack to cool completely.
The instant-leavened savory colomba is ready to be enjoyed!
Bon appétit and… see you in the next recipe!
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