Description
Experience the delightful fusion of rich, flaky pastry and sweet nutty filling with these Baklava Babka Buns. These pillowy treats are filled with layers of chopped nuts and a luscious honey syrup, creating a delectable dessert that’s perfect for brunch or any special occasion. Your kitchen will smell heavenly as they bake, and every bite offers an incredible flavor explosion that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup whole milk (warm)
- 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts & pistachios)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Warm milk to lukewarm and mix in yeast; let it activate for about 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and the yeast mixture. Add melted butter and knead until smooth (about 10 minutes).
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about an hour until doubled in size.
- Mix chopped nuts with cinnamon and sugar for the filling.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread melted butter, and sprinkle with the nut mixture.
- Roll tightly into a log, slice into equal pieces, and place in a greased baking pan.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- Drizzle warm honey syrup over buns right after removing from the oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun (70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Experiment with different nuts like almonds or hazelnuts for varied flavors. For extra indulgence, drizzle melted chocolate on top after baking. Toasting the nuts beforehand enhances their flavor.