Badash Bakes Recipe

Activate Yeast

In a small bowl, combine warm water and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.

Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Mix well.

Combine Ingredients

Add the melted butter, eggs, and the activated yeast mixture to the dry ingredients. Mix until a soft dough forms.

Knead the Dough

Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

First Rise

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Mix Filling Ingredients

In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, ground cinnamon, chopped nuts, and raisins/dried cranberries. Mix well and set aside.

Roll Out Dough

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.

Spread Filling

Evenly spread the filling mixture over the rolled-out dough.

Roll and Cut

Starting from one long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Cut the log into equal pieces (about 2 inches thick).

Second Rise

Place the cut pieces in a greased baking pan, cover, and let them rise for another 30 minutes.

Preheat Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) during the second rise.

Bake

Bake the badash bakes in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

Make Glaze

In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Glaze Bakes

Once the badash bakes are out of the oven and slightly cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top.