Jul 14 2026
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Baba Au Rhum Recipe

Inspired by Market at EDITION
Time2h
Serves8

dry curaçao, white chocolate namelaka candied orange

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Ingredients

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Baba au Rhum

White Chocolate Namelaka

Candied Orange

Method

Baba au Rhum

  1. 1

    Prepare the Dough

    In a small bowl, combine the warm milk (about 110°F) with the active dry yeast and sugar. Allow it to sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.

  2. 2

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, eggs, and the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.

  3. 3

    Knead the Dough

    Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth. Add melted butter and continue kneading until absorbed.

  4. 4

    Rise the Dough

    Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

  5. 5

    Bake the Babas

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Divide the dough into small portions and place them in greased baba molds. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

  6. 6

    Prepare the Rum Syrup

    In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, sugar, dry curaçao, and rum. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

  7. 7

    Soak the Babas

    Remove the babas from the oven and soak in the rum syrup for about 10 minutes. Allow to cool.

White Chocolate Namelaka

  1. 8

    Soak Gelatin

    Soak the gelatin sheets in cold water for about 5 minutes.

  2. 9

    Melt Chocolate

    In a heatproof bowl, melt the white chocolate over a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth.

  3. 10

    Heat Cream and Milk

    In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream and milk until just below boiling. Remove from heat.

  4. 11

    Combine Ingredients

    Add the soaked gelatin to the warm cream mixture and stir until dissolved. Pour over the melted white chocolate and mix well.

  5. 12

    Chill Namelaka

    Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.

Candied Orange

  1. 13

    Prepare Oranges

    Slice the oranges into thin rounds, removing any seeds.

  2. 14

    Make Syrup

    In a saucepan, combine water and sugar. Bring to a boil, then add the orange slices. Reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes until translucent.

  3. 15

    Cool and Dry

    Remove the candied orange slices from the syrup and place them on a wire rack to cool and dry.

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