Baba Au Rum With Chantilly & Orange Recipe

Directions for Baba au Rum

1. 1

   Prepare the Dough

   In a small bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar and salt. Make a well in the center, add melted butter, eggs and yeast mixture. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 10 minutes). Cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

2. 2

   Shape and Bake

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Punch down the dough and shape it into small balls. Place them in a greased baba mold or muffin tin. Let rise for another 30 minutes. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

3. 3

   Make the Syrup

   While the baba are baking, combine water and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and stir in dark rum. Let cool.

4. 4

   Soak the Babas

   Once the babas are baked, soak them in the syrup for at least 10 minutes, allowing them to absorb the rum mixture.