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Where it comes from
Originally from Poland and popularized in Naples by Bourbon chefs, babà al rum showcases the region's ability to adapt foreign influences into beloved local specialties.
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How it's made
- 1
Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and eggs to form a batter.
- 2
Let the batter rise until doubled in size.
- 3
Bake in babà molds until golden brown.
- 4
Prepare a syrup with water, sugar, and rum.
- 5
Soak the baked cakes in the rum syrup until fully absorbed.
