Basbousa bel Laban Zabadi Recipe

Name: Basbousa bel Laban Zabadi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1/2 cup water; Juice of 1/2 lemon; 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter; 1/2 cup blanched almonds; 2/3 cup yogurt; 1 cup sugar; 1 1/2 cups semolina; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 tablespoon vanilla sugar or a few drops of vanilla extract; 11 1/2 cups eishta (page 407), clotted cream, or mascarpone, to serve with (optional)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
Juice of 1/2 lemon
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 cup blanched almonds
2/3 cup yogurt
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups semolina
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon vanilla sugar or a few drops of vanilla extract
11 1/2 cups eishta (page 407), clotted cream, or mascarpone, to serve with (optional)

1
Make a syrup by boiling the sugar, water, and lemon juice for 58 minutes, until it thickens enough to coat a spoon.
2
Let cool, then chill.
3
Melt 6 tablespoons of the butter.
4
Toast the blanched almonds under the broiler or in a dry skillet and chop them finely.
5
Beat the yogurt with the sugar in a large mixing bowl.
6
Add the melted butter and all remaining ingredients except the cream and the 2 tablespoons unmelted butter.
7
Beat well until thoroughly mixed.
8
Pour into a large, rectangular, buttered baking pan and bake in a preheated 375F oven for 1/2 hour.
9
Pour the cold syrup over the hot basbousa as soon as it comes out of the oven.
10
Cut into lozenge shapes and return to the oven for a further 3 minutes.
11
Before serving, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, pour over the pastry, and spread with eishta (the rich cream from water buffalos milk), clotted cream, or mascarpone.

3184

kcal

Calories

279

Fat

153

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1/2 cup water, Juice of 1/2 lemon, 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Basbousa bel Laban Zabadi 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.

Basbousa bel Laban Zabadi

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