Description
Indulge in the heavenly fusion of flaky babka and sweet baklava with these Baklava Babka Buns. Each bun boasts a rich filling of nuts, cinnamon, and honey, creating a delightful treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether enjoyed warm from the oven or shared with family and friends, these buns promise to impress with their irresistible flavor and stunning presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pistachios
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup honey (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, mix warm milk with yeast and sugar. Let sit until frothy (about 5 minutes).
- Mix Ingredients: In another bowl, combine flour, eggs, and melted butter. Add the frothy yeast mixture and stir until a sticky dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Make Filling: While the dough rests, combine chopped nuts, cinnamon, and honey in a bowl.
- Shape Buns: Roll out the dough into a rectangle (¼ inch thick). Spread the nut filling evenly over the surface, then roll tightly into a log and slice into equal pieces.
- Final Rise: Place buns cut-side up in a greased baking dish and let rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake buns for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Add Glaze: Drizzle warm buns with honey before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun (70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg