The Great British Baking Show

Technical Challenge: Rum Babas

Clip: Season 5 Episode 1 | 1m 56s

The bakers tackle Paul’s recipe for Rum Babas, a hybrid of cake and enriched dough. It’s an unusual and unfamiliar recipe that baffles some of the bakers.

Aired: 06/22/18

Rating: NR

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