Baba Au Rhum Recipe

Baba au rhum Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the dough

   In a small bowl, combine warm milk and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.

2. 2

   Mix ingredients

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the foamy yeast mixture, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until a smooth dough forms.

3. 3

   First rise

   Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

4. 4

   Preheat oven

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

5. 5

   Shape the babas

   Punch down the risen dough and divide it into small pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and place them into greased baba molds or a muffin tin.

6. 6

   Second rise

   Cover the molds and let the dough rise again for about 30 minutes.

7. 7

   Bake

   Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

8. 8

   Prepare the rum syrup

   In a saucepan, combine water and sugar. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and stir in the dark rum.

9. 9

   Soak the babas

   Once the babas are baked, let them cool slightly. Then, soak them in the warm rum syrup for about 5 minutes, ensuring they absorb enough syrup.

10. 10

    Serve

    Serve the babas warm or at room temperature, optionally topped with whipped cream or fruits.