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Easter Baba with Icing

For a deliciously sweet treat that is brimming with taste, this this recipe for Easter Baba with Icing. It's one of the best Easter food recipes that is ideal for any time in the year!

Ingredients

  • 1 envelope of dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup light cream or half-and-half
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 cup flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon rind, grated
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rum or lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Dissolve yeast in cream. Combine with half the sugar and flour and let double in size.
     
  2. Add all the remaining ingredients except the raisins and knead until smooth. Add raisins, while continuing to knead.
     
  3. Grease and flour baba pan. Place dough in  8 1/2 x 4 1/2-inch pan, cover with a clean cloth, and leave in a very warm, draft-free place until doubled in size.
     
  4. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 to 40 minutes. When cool, remove from pan. Mix well ingredients for icing and drizzle over baba.

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