{"product_id":"golden-brown-large-round-baba-50-count","title":"Golden Brown Large Round Baba - 50 Count","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAriola Large Round Baba are baked, golden brown Italian sponge cakes made to be soaked in rum syrup and finished with cream or fruit, the classic babà of Neapolitan pastry shops. They arrive frozen and ready to soak, 50 to a case at 1.5 oz each, so a bakery can turn out a tray of rum babas without mixing, proofing, or baking a yeast dough. Baker's Authority stocks them by the case and offers them in bulk and wholesale quantities for Italian bakeries, pastry shops, restaurants, and caterers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"full_description\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat It Is\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis is a pre-baked round baba from Ariola, the Long Island Italian pastry maker, in the large 1.5 oz size. A baba is a light, yeast-leavened sponge with an open, porous crumb built to absorb syrup, and Ariola bakes them to a deep golden brown and freezes them dry so the bakery controls the soak. The round shape, rather than the tall mushroom form, sits flat on a tray, splits cleanly for filling, and fits a standard pastry case or dessert plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor and Texture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOn its own the baba is a mild, lightly sweet, buttery sponge with a thin golden crust. Soaked, it becomes tender and juicy all the way through, carrying the flavor of whatever syrup it is dipped in, most traditionally a rum syrup, while still holding its shape on the plate. The texture is what sets a true baba apart from a soaked cake: it drinks up syrup without turning mushy, so each bite is moist and springy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCulinary Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA pre-baked baba is a flexible base for a range of Italian and French desserts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eClassic rum baba with whipped cream and a cherry\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eBaba filled with pastry cream, cannoli cream, or Chantilly\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eBaba with fresh strawberries, berries, or citrus and cream\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eLimoncello, amaretto, or espresso-syrup variations\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003ePlated restaurant desserts with a pool of syrup and a quenelle of cream\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eItalian pastry trays for catering, holidays, and weddings\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBecause the soak and the filling are done in-house, one case supports several menu items, from the traditional rum version to seasonal fruit babas and non-alcoholic syrups for family and school events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThaw the babas, then soak them in a warm sugar syrup flavored with rum or another spirit, liqueur, or extract until they are saturated through, and drain briefly on a rack. Split or hollow the baba and fill with cream, or leave it whole and top it. Glaze with apricot jam or a simple syrup for shine, and finish with whipped cream, fruit, or a cherry before service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eKosher certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage and Handling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eKeep frozen until ready to use and thaw only the quantity needed. Once soaked and filled, hold the babas refrigerated and serve the same day for the best texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBulk and Wholesale Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSold by the case of 50 CT at 1.5 OZ each and shipped frozen. Bulk and wholesale quantities are available for high-volume production, and the 50-count case lets a pastry shop soak and fill a tray at a time while the rest stays frozen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAriola is a family-owned Italian pastry maker now in its third generation, founded in 1923 on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn by Don Crescenzo. The company later moved to Queens and in 2008 opened a large production facility in Farmingdale, Long Island, where it makes cannoli shells, sfogliatelle, lobster tails, babas, and other Italian pastries for bakeries and distributors across the East Coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Identifier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eItem Number: D-26240\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Takeaways\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eBaked, golden brown Italian baba from Ariola, ready to soak and fill\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eLarge round 1.5 oz size with a porous sponge that absorbs syrup without falling apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eBase for classic rum baba, cream-filled baba, and fruit or liqueur variations\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eKosher certified\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eKeep frozen; soak, fill, and serve the same day\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eCase of 50 CT, available in bulk and wholesale\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ariola","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67569105240246,"sku":"D-26240","price":60.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1115\/1664\/files\/AriolaLargeRoundBaba.jpg?v=1790964856","url":"https:\/\/www.bakersauthority.com\/products\/golden-brown-large-round-baba-50-count","provider":"Bakers Authority","version":"1.0","type":"link"}