Babas Infused with Limoncello - Lidia

Ingredients

• For the dough:
• 1 package (2 teaspoons) dry yeast
• 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• Pinch of salt
• 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
• ¼ pound (1 stick) butter, softened plus more for the bowl and molds
• For the syrup:
• 3 cups sugar
• 1 cup limoncello
• 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice