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Basbousa (بسبوسة)
Semolina cake soaked in sweet syrup, topped with almonds - a beloved Egyptian treat.
Easy⏱️ 50 mins🍽️ 16
🥄 المكونات
- 2 cups fine semolina
- 1 cup desiccated coconut
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup yogurt
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp vanilla
- Blanched almonds for topping
- For syrup: 1½ cups sugar, 1 cup water, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp rose water
📝 التعليمات
- 1
Mix all dry ingredients, then add yogurt, butter, and vanilla.
- 2
Let rest 30 minutes for semolina to absorb liquid.
- 3
Spread in greased 9x13 pan, smooth top.
- 4
Score into diamond shapes, place almond on each piece.
- 5
Bake at 180°C for 30-35 minutes until golden.
- 6
Meanwhile, make syrup: boil sugar and water, add lemon juice, simmer 8 mins.
- 7
Pour cold syrup over hot cake immediately.
- 8
Let soak for at least 2 hours before serving.
💡 نصائح احترافية
- ✓Resting the batter is essential for proper texture
- ✓Don't skimp on the syrup - basbousa should be moist
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وقت التحضير
15 mins
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وقت الطبخ
35 mins
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الوقت الإجمالي
50 mins
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