Description
Baklava Babka Buns are a delightful fusion of flaky pastry and rich nut filling, drizzled with honey syrup for an irresistible treat. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy mornings, these buns bring warmth and joy to every occasion. With their golden layers and aromatic spices, they promise to be a showstopper at your next brunch or dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- ½ cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup whole milk (warm)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pistachios)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- Honey or syrup (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: Warm milk to lukewarm, add yeast and a teaspoon of sugar, let sit until frothy (5 minutes).
- Create the dough: In a bowl, combine flour, remaining sugar, salt, eggs, melted butter, and the yeast mixture. Mix until shaggy, then knead on a floured surface until smooth.
- Let it rise: Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Prepare the filling: Combine chopped nuts with cinnamon and nutmeg in a bowl.
- Shape your buns: Roll out dough into a rectangle, spread melted butter over it, sprinkle nut mixture evenly, roll tightly into a log and cut into pieces.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), place buns on parchment-lined baking sheet cut-side up and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg