Basboosa Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Basboosa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups (700 ml) coarse semolina; 3/4 cup (175 ml) flour; 1 tea spoon baking powder; 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) sugar; 1 tea spoon cinnamon, optional; 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) milk; 5 ounces butter; plain yougert to brush the top; almonds, halved; 4 cups (950 ml) suger; 2 cups (475 ml) water; few drops of lemon juice

Servings: persons

3 cups (700 ml) coarse semolina
3/4 cup (175 ml) flour
1 tea spoon baking powder
1-1/2 cups (350 ml) sugar
1 tea spoon cinnamon, optional
1-1/2 cups (350 ml) milk
5 ounces butter
plain yougert to brush the top
almonds, halved
4 cups (950 ml) suger
2 cups (475 ml) water
few drops of lemon juice

1
Make syrup by dissolving sugar comletely in water in a sauce pan.
2
Bring to a boil, then add lemon juice and let it thicken a little bit.
3
Cool comletely before use.
4
(Make it a day ahead)
5
Mix sugar and milk.
6
Mix semolina, flour, baking powder, and cinnamon.
7
Add milk mixure.
8
Melt butter and add to the mixure.
9
Brush the baking pan with butter and add mixure.
10
Let rest for two hours.
11
With a knife cut it in diamond shape, put half an almond in the center of each one.
12
Brush the top generously with yogurt.
13
(Helps in getting nice golden color
14
Heat oven to 475 degrees (250 C.) F. and bake till top has golden color.
15
Immediately pour sugar syrup over so it will absorb it.
16
It may look that the syrup is too much but it will absorb it.
17
Enjoy!

533

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups (700 ml) coarse semolina, 3/4 cup (175 ml) flour, 1 tea spoon baking powder, 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) sugar, and more.

Yes, Basboosa falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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