indispensable at Easter, the delicate yeast cake in the shape of a dove
Now available again online in our shop and, of course, in our shop
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For the brothers Andrea and Lorenzo Filippi, sweet flavours bring back memories of childhood days, days when you had time for an infinite number of things. And they want to capture this precious time in their biscuits. Time for the careful selection of purely natural ingredients, for slow dough preparation, for savouring every last crumb.
founded in 1972 in a community near Vicenza by her parents, the company is now a B Corp that is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards. This applies to the purchase of raw materials as well as to the well-being of its employees, both environmentally and socially.
We are delighted to be able to offer you these delicious works of baking art every year.
PS: In Italy, a glass of Moscato - we can only recommend it!
Colomba is a traditional Italian Easter biscuit baked in the shape of a dove and has a long history and significance in Italian culture. Similar to panettone, but a little lighter and airier, colomba is a symbol of peace, love and hope that is enjoyed during the Easter period.
Making colomba requires careful preparation and special skill. The dough consists of flour, sugar, butter and eggs, which are worked into a soft and smooth dough. It is also characterised by the addition of candied fruit and lemon zest, which give the pastry its unmistakable flavour.
Once the dough has been kneaded and moulded, it is left to rise in a special colomba mould to give it its characteristic dove shape. After baking, the colomba is traditionally coated with a sugar and almond glaze and decorated with candied fruit and almonds.
Colomba is not only a delicious pastry, but also symbolises the resurrection of Christ and spring. It is often exchanged as a gift between friends and family and is an integral part of Easter celebrations in Italy.
In recent years, different variations of the colomba have been developed, including those with chocolate chips, pistachios, amaretto or even with a filling of ricotta and lemon cream. Despite these modern variations, the traditional colomba remains a timeless classic that perfectly reflects the festive atmosphere of Easter in Italy.
