Campania — Dolci & Pastry
Insufficient kneading/beating (dense, poor absorption). Under-soaking (dry centre). Over-soaking until structural collapse. Using rum extract instead of real rum. Baking at too low temperature (doesn't set properly). Serving cold from refrigerator.
Insufficient kneading/beating (dense, poor absorption). Under-soaking (dry centre). Over-soaking until structural collapse. Using rum extract instead of real rum. Baking at too low temperature (doesn't set properly). Serving cold from refrigerator.
Babà Napoletano connects to similar techniques: French baba au rhum / savarin, Polish babka (ancestor), Alsatian kugelhopf (original base).
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