Rum Baba

• For 8 people
• Preparation time (dont cuisson) : 120 minutes
• Cooking time : 30 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 3

Ingredients

• Dough
  • All-purpose flour : 2 cups
  • Sugar : 1/4 cup
  • Active dry yeast : 2/4 teaspoons
  • Salt : 1/4 teaspoon
  • Milk (warm) : 1/2 cup
  • Unsalted butter (melted) : 1/4 cup
  • Eggs : 2 large
• Rum Syrup
  • Water : 1 cup
  • Sugar : 1/2 cup
  • Rum : 1/2 cup
• Whipped Cream
  • Heavy cream : 1 cup
  • Sugar : 2 tablespoons
  • Vanilla extract : 1/2 teaspoon

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Steps

• Mix the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a large bowl.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the warm milk, melted butter, and eggs.
• Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a sticky dough forms.
• Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
• Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal portions. Shape each portion into a small ball and place them in a greased baking dish.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the baba is golden brown and cooked through.
• While the baba is baking, prepare the rum syrup. In a saucepan, combine the water and sugar. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the rum.
• Once the baba is out of the oven, immediately pour the hot rum syrup over the warm baba, allowing it to soak in.
• Let the baba cool completely in the baking dish.
• In the meantime, prepare the whipped cream. In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
• Serve the rum baba with a dollop of whipped cream on top.

Tips

• Make sure the milk is warm, not hot, to activate the yeast properly.
• You can add raisins or other dried fruits to the dough for extra flavor.
• The baba tastes even better when left to soak in the rum syrup overnight.

Information

• Rum Baba is a traditional French dessert that is typically soaked in rum syrup and served with whipped cream. It is a moist and flavorful treat that is perfect for special occasions or as a sweet ending to a meal.