Maple-Rum Babas

Instructions

1. 1

   Butter a 12-cup baba tin.

2. 2

   In a bowl, combine the warm milk and the honey. Sprinkle the yeast over the mixture and let rest for 5 minutes.

3. 3

   In another bowl, combine the flour and salt. Using a wooden spoon, mix in the yeast mixture and eggs. Stir vigorously for 2 to 3 minutes to develop the gluten. Slowly mix in the butter, stirring until the dough is smooth.

4. 4

   Divide the dough among the baba moulds, spreading out the dough with lightly moistened fingertips, as needed.

5. 5

   Cover with a tea towel and let rest in a warm place until the dough rises 3/4 of the way up the inside of the moulds, 60 to 90 minutes.

6. 6

   With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

7. 7

   Bake the babas until golden brown, about 16 minutes.