Rum Baba ( With The Best Baba Syrup Ever) Recipe

Name: Rum Baba ( With The Best Baba Syrup Ever)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200 g flour; 5 g yeast (fast action); 125 ml milk; 50 g currants or 50 g sultanas; 2 eggs; 50 g butter (room temperature, soft); 10 g sugar; 1 pinch salt; 60 ml dark rum; Syrup; 100 g sugar; 1 bay leaf; 1 lemon (rind and juice of); 250 ml water; 3 coriander seeds; 1/2 cinnamon stick

Servings: persons

200 g flour
5 g yeast (fast action)
125 ml milk
50 g currants or 50 g sultanas
2 eggs
50 g butter (room temperature, soft)
10 g sugar
1 pinch salt
60 ml dark rum
Syrup
100 g sugar
1 bay leaf
1 lemon (rind and juice of)
250 ml water
3 coriander seeds
1/2 cinnamon stick

1
Sieve flour into a bowl. Cream the yeast with some of the warm milk.
2
Make a well in the dough and pour in the yeast mixture. Cover with a cloth and leave in a warm place until it ferments.
3
Add the remaining warm milk, the currants and the beaten eggs. Knead well to a smooth elastic dough.
4
Replace in bowl , cover with a cloth and allow to rise in a warm place.
5
Add the sugar butter and salt, mix until well absorbed.
6
Half fill the greased dariole moulds or deep muffin pan, and allow to rise.
7
Bake in a pre-heated oven at 220 c ( 425 f) for about 20 minutes.
8
Turn out when cooked. Cool slightly.
9
Soak carefully in hot syrup.
10
Sprinkle liberally with the rum.
11
SYRUP:
12
Boil all the ingredients together and strain.

507

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 200 g flour, 5 g yeast (fast action), 125 ml milk, 50 g currants or 50 g sultanas, and more.

Yes, Rum Baba ( With The Best Baba Syrup Ever) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Rum Baba ( With The Best Baba Syrup Ever)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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