Cider Babas

Ingredients

• Babas

  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) milk, warmed
  • 1 tsp instant yeast
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup (150 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup (55 g) unsalted butter, diced and softened

• Syrup

  • 1 can (355 ml) dry cider (see note)
  • 1 cup (250 ml) dark maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup (70 g) sugar