Ingredients: Dough: 1 envelope of dry yeast 1/2 cup light cream or half-and-half 1/3 cup sugar 2 cups flour 3 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 tsp. almond extract 1 tsp. grated lemon rind 1 Tbs. melted butter 1/4 cup raisins Icing: 1/2 cup confectioners sugar 1 Tbs. rum or lemon juice
Directions:Dissolve yeast in cream. Combine with half the sugar and flour and let double in size. Add all the remaining ingredients except the raisins and knead until smooth. Add raisins, while continuing to knead. Grease and flour baba pan. Place dough in pan, cover with a clean cloth, and leave in a very warm, draft-free place until doubled in size. Bake at 350 F for 35 to 40 minutes. When cool, remove from pan. Mix well ingredients for icing and drizzle over baba. |