1 review for Trader Joe’s Classic Colomba di Pasqua Reviews
Rated 4 out of 5
Laverne –
From Baking Bites 2015:
“Also known as “Dove Bread,” this panettone-like loaf is a rich yeast bread made with butter, eggs and sugar. The bread is formed into the shape of a dove (or approximately the shape of a dove) or baked in a special pan that already has that signature shape. The loaf is packed with candied citrus peel and topped with whole almonds and crunchy pearl sugar. You might be able to find the bread in Italian bakeries or specialty stores that have a good selection of seasonal international favorites, as it is not that well known.
The Trader Joe’s loaf has the signature, if slighlty abstract, dove shape that the bread is supposed to have. It is topped with a sweet, crunchy, meringue-like layer that gives the bread some extra texture and really sets off the large chunks of sugar and whole almonds studding it. It has a soft, light crumb and a distinct orange flavor, thanks to a generous amount of citrus peel that can be found throughout the bread. The topping is sweet, but the bread itself is buttery and not overly sweet. I immediately wanted to slather it with good butter and eat it for breakfast. Like panettone, you could use this loaf to make toast, french toast or even bread pudding, if you don’t want to just chow down on it as-is.”
Laverne –
From Baking Bites 2015:
“Also known as “Dove Bread,” this panettone-like loaf is a rich yeast bread made with butter, eggs and sugar. The bread is formed into the shape of a dove (or approximately the shape of a dove) or baked in a special pan that already has that signature shape. The loaf is packed with candied citrus peel and topped with whole almonds and crunchy pearl sugar. You might be able to find the bread in Italian bakeries or specialty stores that have a good selection of seasonal international favorites, as it is not that well known.
The Trader Joe’s loaf has the signature, if slighlty abstract, dove shape that the bread is supposed to have. It is topped with a sweet, crunchy, meringue-like layer that gives the bread some extra texture and really sets off the large chunks of sugar and whole almonds studding it. It has a soft, light crumb and a distinct orange flavor, thanks to a generous amount of citrus peel that can be found throughout the bread. The topping is sweet, but the bread itself is buttery and not overly sweet. I immediately wanted to slather it with good butter and eat it for breakfast. Like panettone, you could use this loaf to make toast, french toast or even bread pudding, if you don’t want to just chow down on it as-is.”