Easter Dove Recipe

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Easter Dove
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Directions:

  1. Blend the yeast with the warm milk then leave for 15 minutes until frothy.
  2. Stir in 4 oz of the flour, cover and leave for 30 minutes.
  3. Melt the butter and leave to cool. Whisk together the eggs, egg yolk and sugar, then whisk in the butter.
  4. Stir in the salt, vanilla, orange and lemon zests. Add the remaining 11 oz flour and mix together with a wooden spoon.
  5. Beat in the yeast mixture until the mixture is smooth. Mix in the raisins, reserving 2, and the candied peel. Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a clean tea-towel and leave for 1 and 3/4 to two hours until doubled in size.
  6. Draw the outline of a dove shape onto 2 sheets of parchment paper. Line 2 baking trays with the parchment sheets.
  7. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 2-3 minutes. Divide in half and shape each piece into a dove and place each dove on a separate baking tray. Use the reserved raisins for the eyes.
  8. Cover with a clean tea-towel and leave to rise again at room temperature for about one hour until double the size. Stud the doves with the almonds.
  9. Pre-heat the oven to 375deg F
  10. Bake the Easter doves in the oven for about 15-18 minutes until golden brown and firm to the touch. Transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool. Dust with sifted icing sugar before serving. Makes 2, each to serve 6.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 192.76 Kcal (807 kJ)
Calories from fat 128.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.25g 22%
Cholesterol 68.07mg 23%
Sodium 154.78mg 6%
Potassium 143.87mg 3%
Total Carbs 13.52g 5%
Sugars 10.4g 42%
Dietary Fiber 1.25g 5%
Protein 4.6g 9%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 50.5mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 319.07 Kcal (1336 kJ)
Calories from fat 212.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.58g 22%
Cholesterol 112.67mg 23%
Sodium 256.2mg 6%
Potassium 238.14mg 3%
Total Carbs 22.38g 5%
Sugars 17.22g 42%
Dietary Fiber 2.08g 5%
Protein 7.62g 9%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 3%
Iron 1mg 3%
Calcium 83.6mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.8
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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