Rum babas

Description

Preparing this babka is not difficult at all, and the taste will surely delight you—it turns out just like store-bought, if not even better. Very delicious! My children absolutely love this pastry. Despite the alcohol in the dough, the baked treat is not harmful for children. And my husband doesn't mind indulging either. Everyone comes running at the smell. These babkas disappear with tea so quickly you won't even have time to blink. Serve with tea or coffee.

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   To make the sponge, add yeast, sugar, and flour to warm milk. Mix everything and let it rise for 45 minutes.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Warm the rum and pour it over the raisins.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Beat the eggs with sugar and pour them into the sponge. Mix gently.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Combine the starter with flour, salt, and butter.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Knead the dough for about 20 minutes. Let it rise for 40 minutes. During this time, you need to punch it down several times.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Add raisins and mix.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Place small balls of dough into greased molds and let them rise.

8. 8

   Step 8

   After the buns have risen, brush the tops with egg yolk and place them in the oven to bake. The oven should be preheated to 200 degrees. Bake for 25 minutes.

9. 9

   Step 9

   To prepare the syrup, mix water and sugar. Cook until thickened. When cooled, add rum.

10. 10

    Step 10

    To prepare the icing, boil water and sugar. When the sugar has completely dissolved, add lemon juice. Then cook for another 5 minutes. Quickly remove from heat and cool the saucepan in cold water. Beat with a mixer until the icing turns white. Then add rum.

11. 11

    Step 11

    Soak the ready buns with syrup and decorate with icing. Let stand overnight.