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Pinza Italian Easter bread served
Traditional Italian sweet Easter bread

Pinza Pasquale (Trieste Easter Bread)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts Side Dishes
The pride of the Trieste and Friuli regions, Pinza is not to be confused with Roman pizza! It is a dense yet tender Easter bread that marks the end of Lent with its richness (lots of eggs, sugar, butter). Traditionally, a three-pointed star or cross cut into the dough symbolizes the Holy Trinity. Its flavor recalls Panettone, but the texture is denser, more bread-like, and made unforgettable by citrus and rum aromas.
🕒 Prep Time 40 mins
🍳 Cook Time 45 mins
⌛ Total Time 3 hrs 25 mins
🍽️ Servings 8 servings
🔥 Calories 320 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Mixing bowl
  • Pastry brush
  • Parchment paper
  • Scissors or sharp knife for cutting

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1 ✓

Prepare a starter: mix 3/4 cup flour, yeast, and 1/2 cup lukewarm milk. Let sit for 30 minutes until foamy.

Tip: This pre-ferment helps deepen flavors and activate the yeast.
2 ✓

Mix the remaining flour with sugar, salt, and zest. Add the starter, remaining milk, egg yolks, rum, and vanilla.

Tip: Fat (egg yolks) binds aromas best.
3 ✓

While kneading, drizzle in the melted butter. Knead until smooth and shiny.

Tip: As it's a rich dough, kneading may take longer (15 mins), don't give up!
4 ✓

Proof for 2 hours in a warm place (until doubled).

5 ✓

Shape into two rounds (or one large one), place on baking sheet, and proof again for 1 hour.

6 ✓

Brush top with beaten egg. Using scissors or a knife, cut a deep Y shape (three-pointed star) into the top.

Tip: The cut allows the dough to expand in the oven ('oven spring').
7 ✓

Bake at 340°F (170°C) for 40-45 minutes. If browning too much, cover with foil.

Tip: The skewer test works here too: if it comes out clean, the bread is done.

Recipe FAQ

Why did it crack on the side?
You didn't cut the top deep enough, so the steam escaped where it could. Or it didn't proof enough before baking.
Can I make it without alcohol?
Yes, use rum extract, but alcohol evaporates during baking, leaving only the flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 packet Active Dry Yeast (0.25 oz)
  • 3/4 cup Milk (lukewarm)
  • 1 stick Butter (melted, lukewarm)
  • 2 large Egg Yolks (plus 1 whole egg for brushing)
  • 1 whole Lemon Zest
  • 1 whole Orange Zest
  • 1 tbsp Rum
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract