Baklava Babka Buns (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For Dough
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3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) instant yeast
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½ cup warm milk
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2 eggs
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
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½ tsp salt
→ For Filling
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1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
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½ cup pistachios, finely chopped
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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1 tbsp cinnamon
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¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
→ For Syrup
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½ cup honey
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¼ cup water
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1 tsp vanilla extract
# Instructions:
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Mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add warm milk, eggs, and melted butter. Knead until smooth. Let rise 1 hour.
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Combine nuts, sugar, and cinnamon.
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Roll dough into a rectangle. Brush with melted butter, spread filling, then roll tightly. Cut into strips, twist, and coil into buns.
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Place in a greased pan, let rise 30 mins. Bake at 350°F for 25-30 mins until golden.
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Heat honey, water, and vanilla. Pour over warm buns. Let soak before serving.
# Notes:
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These buns combine the twisted, enriched dough of babka with the nut filling and honey syrup of baklava.
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For extra flavor, try adding orange zest to the syrup or cardamom to the filling.