My Mom'S Egyptian Style Basbusa Recipe

Name: My Mom'S Egyptian Style Basbusa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Basbusa; 3 cups Cream of Wheat Cereal or Farina (regular not instant); 2 cups Granulated sugar; 1 cup Low-fat plain yogurt; 1 teaspoon Baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon Salt; 1 piece Blanched Almond per piece of Basbusa; Syrup; 2 cups Granulated sugar; 2 cups Water; 1 tablespoon Rosewater

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Line 13x9 baking pan with parchment paper.
3
Gather Basbusa dry ingredients: Cream of Wheat, salt, baking powder, and sugar.
4
In a large bowl, stir cream of wheat, salt, baking powder and sugar well
5
After dry ingredients are mixed well, add yogurt and mix to blend.
6
Pour batter evenly into 13x9 parchment paper lined pan.
7
Bake Basbusa for 30 minutes at 350F (be sure to not overbake!!)
8
Remove from oven after 30 minutes and score into squares or diamond shapes.
9
After scoring Basbusa, place one whole blanched almond in the center of each piece.
10
Put Basbusa back into the oven at 350F and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until top is golden brown.
11
While Basbusa is baking, start preparing syrup.
12
In a medium-sized pot, place sugar and water.
13
Stir sugar and water on medium heat until sugar dissolves.
14
After sugar dissolves, simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes.
15
Remove from heat after 10-15 minutes have passed.
16
Add Rosewater to the sugar/water syrup and stir.
17
Set syrup aside until Basbusa is done.
18
When Basbusa is done, carefully remove from oven.
19
Pour syrup immediately all over Basbusa and cover with foil tightly.
20
Allow syrup to fully absorb into Basbusa.
21
After Syrup has fully absorbed, serve at room temperature (best served with whipped cream)

1571

kcal

Calories

Fat

214

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: Basbusa, 3 cups Cream of Wheat Cereal or Farina (regular not instant), 2 cups Granulated sugar, 1 cup Low-fat plain yogurt, and more.

Yes, My Mom'S Egyptian Style Basbusa 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

My Mom'S Egyptian Style Basbusa

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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