Description
Baklava Babka Buns are a delightful twist on traditional treats, combining soft, pillowy dough with a rich, nutty filling. Each bite offers a heavenly blend of honey and spices that will transport you to flavor paradise. Perfect for any gathering, these buns are not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to make. Treat your family and friends to this irresistible recipe, and watch them go back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F or 43°C)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pistachios
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup honey (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by mixing warm milk and granulated sugar in a bowl, then sprinkle yeast on top. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until bubbly.
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add melted butter and the yeast mixture; mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Prepare the filling by mixing brown sugar, chopped nuts, cinnamon, and melted butter until it resembles wet sand.
- Roll risen dough into a rectangle (about 1/4 inch thick), spread the filling evenly, then roll tightly into a log.
- Cut the log into pieces about 1 inch thick and arrange them in a greased baking dish or parchment-lined trays.
- Allow buns to rise for another 30 minutes while preheating the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for about 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Drizzle with honey while warm before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun (80g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg