Baba Au Rhum

Yield:	12 Servings
Categories:	Cakes

1	pk	Dry yeast
3	tb	Water
1	ts	Granulated sugar
2		Eggs
2	tb	Granulated sugar
1/4	c	Melted butter
1/8	ts	Salt
1 1/2	c	All-purpose flour
		GLAZE
1	c	Apricot preserves; heated and strained
2	tb	Sugar
		GARNISH
		Candied fruit; if desired
		Whipped cream
		SAUCE
2	c	Water
1	c	Sugar
1/2	c	Dark rum (white is too strong)