Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
1 tbsp

Oil

for greasing

75 ml

Whole milk

100 g

Butter

cubed

225 g

All-purpose flour

25 g

Superfine sugar

7 g

Fast-acting dried yeast

0.5 tsp

Table salt

2 unit

Eggs

beaten

1 unit

Orange zest

grated

2 unit

Lime zest

grated

300 g

Caster sugar

1 unit

Orange juice

2 unit

Lime juice

200 ml

Dark rum

100 ml

White rum

200 ml

Heavy cream

1 unit

Lime zest

grated

Step 1
~7 min

Grease the savarin molds or muffin tin holes with oil.

Step 2
~7 min

Combine milk and butter in a saucepan.

Step 3
~7 min

Heat over low heat until butter melts.

Step 4
~7 min

Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.

Step 5
~7 min

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and yeast on one side, and salt on the other.

Step 6
~7 min

Make a well in the center and add lukewarm milk and butter mixture and beaten eggs.

Step 7
~7 min

Stir until a soft, sticky dough forms.

Step 8
~7 min

Beat in orange and lime zest.

Step 9
~7 min

Knead the dough in the bowl for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic, or use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5 minutes.

Step 10
~7 min

Cover the bowl and let the dough rise at room temperature for 1-3 hours until doubled in size.

Step 11
~7 min

Knock back the dough and divide it into equal portions depending on the tins you are using.

Step 12
~7 min

Place the dough in the tins and cover with oiled plastic wrap.

Step 13
~7 min

Let rise for 1 hour until the dough rises above the top of the tins.

Step 14
~7 min

Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C/180°C fan/gas 6.

Step 15
~7 min

Bake the babas for 20 minutes if using savarin molds, or 15 minutes if using a muffin tin, until golden brown.

Step 16
~7 min

While the babas are cooking, make the soaking syrup.

Step 17
~7 min

Place the caster sugar in a saucepan and pour in the orange and lime juices.

Step 18
~7 min

Heat over low heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.

Step 19
~7 min

Turn up the heat and simmer for 2 minutes until the mixture has thickened slightly.

Step 20
~7 min

Remove from the heat and stir in the rum.

Step 21
~7 min

When the babas are cooked, remove them from the oven and cool for 10 minutes.

Step 22
~7 min

Remove the babas from the tins.

Step 23
~7 min

Pour a small amount of syrup into the bottom of the empty tins, then return the babas to the tins to soak up the syrup.

Step 24
~7 min

Spoon some of the remaining syrup over the babas and leave to cool.

Step 25
~7 min

Turn the babas out on to plates and drizzle over the remaining syrup.

Step 26
~7 min

Whip the cream into soft peaks.

Step 27
~7 min

Pipe it on to the top of the babas and sprinkle with lime zest.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a stronger rum flavor, soak the babas for a longer period.

Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a more indulgent dessert.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The babas can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled.

Accompany with fresh fruit.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Fresh berries
Vanilla ice cream

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Europe (Baba), Caribbean (Mai Tai)

Cultural Significance

Fusion of European pastry tradition and Caribbean cocktail culture.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Special occasions
Holiday desserts

Occasion Tags

Party
Celebration
Holiday

Popularity Score

65/100

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