QUICK SAVORY COLOMBA with ZUCCHINI and SPECK, a tasty appetizer recipe for Easter ready in 15 minutes, no mixer, just a bowl and a spoon.
The quick savory colomba with zucchini and speck is a delightful and easy-to-prepare dish that will leave everyone impressed. The best thing about this recipe is that it can be made very quickly using instant baking powder. This is a simple way to get a soft and delicious bread without waiting hours for dough to rise.
If you’re looking for something quick and tasty for the next Easter, the quick savory colomba is perfect — no mixer needed, it can be made ahead and frozen, and it’s soft and versatile because you can fill it however you like if you don’t want zucchini and speck.
A last-minute idea everyone will love.
Join me in the kitchen today for the quick savory colomba with zucchini and speck.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very inexpensive
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 8-10
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (type 00)
- Half sachet instant baking powder for savory preparations
- 3.4 fl oz water
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 5.3 oz smoked provola cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 3.5 oz zucchini (about 1 cup grated)
Steps
Beat the eggs in a bowl, add the water and oil and mix well.
Add the zucchini grated with a coarse grater, part of the speck and the provola cut into small pieces, add a few tablespoons of flour with the baking powder and mix.
Continue adding flour little by little and the remaining ingredients.
Pour the mixture into a 300 g colomba mold (about 10.6 oz), dust with breadcrumbs and drizzle with a little oil.
Bake at 356°F for about 35-40 minutes, do a skewer test after 30 minutes.
Enjoy your meal
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What type of zucchini can be used for the Savory Colomba? You can use either green or yellow zucchini, according to personal preference.
Is instant baking powder the same as fresh yeast? No, instant baking powder is different from fresh yeast and can be used for quick preparations without waiting for rising times.
Can I replace speck with another type of cured meat? Certainly, you can use other cured meats according to personal taste.
Can the savory colomba with zucchini and speck be prepared in advance? Yes, the preparation can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
Can I add other ingredients to the savory colomba with zucchini and speck? Sure, you can add other ingredients such as cheese, olives or sun-dried tomatoes to further enrich the preparation.
Quick savory colomba with zucchini and speck
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Quick savory colomba with zucchini and speck
Make a quick savory colomba with zucchini and speck that will amaze everyone in just 30 minutes! Using instant baking powder, you can have a soft and delicious Easter appetizer without waiting for the dough to rise for hours.
