Description
Baklava Babka Buns are a heavenly fusion of flaky pastry, sweet cinnamon, and rich nut filling, drizzled with honey syrup. Perfect for brunch or dessert, these delightful treats are sure to impress family and friends with their irresistible flavor and stunning presentation. Whether served warm or at room temperature, each bite brings a celebration of taste that brightens any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup pecans or walnuts (chopped)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup milk (warm)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar (for syrup)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: Combine warm milk with sugar and yeast in a small bowl; let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Create the dough: In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add melted butter, eggs, and activated yeast mixture; knead until smooth (about 8-10 minutes).
- Let it rise: Cover the dough with a towel in a warm place for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
- Prepare the filling: Mix cinnamon, chopped nuts, and remaining sugar in a bowl.
- Roll it out: Roll dough into a rectangle; spread softened butter over it and sprinkle the nut mixture evenly.
- Bake: Roll tightly into a log shape, slice pieces, place in a greased baking dish, and bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes.
- Drizzle warm syrup over cooled buns before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun (90g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg