SAVORY COLOMBA with INSTANT BAKING POWDER, an easy and quick rustic Easter loaf, perfect for parties, a great appetizer you can make in 10 minutes with cheese, olives and speck.
This year for Easter I wanted to prepare something different from the usual savory pie, something spectacular but without long doughs and endless rising times. That’s how this savory colomba with instant baking powder was born: a soft, flavorful rustic loaf ready in no time, perfect as an Easter starter or to enrich the party buffet.
If you’re looking for a quick savory colomba, a rustic Easter recipe without long rising, a savory pie made with baking powder or an easy appetizer with cheese, olives and speck… this is the recipe that saves you.
It’s the perfect idea when you want to bring something beautiful to the table but extremely simple to prepare. No waiting, no complicated doughs: you mix everything in a bowl and into the oven it goes.
Follow me in the kitchen today — there’s the savory colomba with instant baking powder.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very inexpensive
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 8 People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Easter
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 3.4 fl oz water
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (or seed oil)
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (the one you usually use)
- 1 tsp instant baking powder (for savory preparations)
- 1 tsp salt
- 3.5 oz speck, sliced
- 3.5 oz provola cheese
- 15 olives
Steps
300 g mold
Pour the eggs into a bowl, add the oil and start working with a whisk by hand, add the water and keep mixing.
Combine the flour with the baking powder, mix well, add the salt, the provola cut into cubes and the speck.
Pit the olives except those reserved for decoration and add them to the batter.
Pour the mixture into a 300 g mold, add the olives, crushed pistachios and sliced almonds, and bake in a preheated oven at 356°F for about 35 minutes.
Do a toothpick test in several spots before taking it out of the oven.
Enjoy!
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SAVORY COLOMBA with INSTANT BAKING POWDER
Why you’ll love this savory colomba
– It takes 10 minutes to prepare
– No rising time
– It’s soft and flavorful
– Perfect for Easter lunch
– Also ideal for picnics or day trips
The texture is that of a soft rustic loaf, full of melting cheese, tasty olives and speck that gives that bold touch everyone loves.
Essential tips for a perfect savory colomba
• Don’t overwork the batter: just mix until combined.
• Cut speck and cheese into small cubes to distribute them better.
• Lightly flour the olives and cured meats before adding them to the batter so they won’t sink to the bottom.
• Use a well-buttered colomba mold or line it with parchment paper.
• Let it cool slightly before slicing: the slices will be perfect.
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FAQ SAVORY COLOMBA with INSTANT BAKING POWDER
Can I prepare the savory colomba in advance?
Yes, it stays soft even the next day if stored well covered.
Can I replace the speck?
Of course, with cooked ham, salami or pancetta.
Can it be frozen?
Yes, better already sliced and well sealed.
Can I make it without a colomba mold?
Certainly! Yes, you can use a loaf pan or a classic cake tin.
What type of cheese should I use?
Preferably a semi-hard cheese that won’t release too much water during baking.
