Basboosa
Serves: 6
Madilyn Boehm
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
36
Spice
52
Sweetness
53
Sourness
47
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.4
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1.5 cups
Semolina Flour1.75 cups
White Sugar1 cup
Plain Yogurt1 cup
Vegetable Oil3 tbsps
Flaked Coconut1 tbsp
Baking Powder1.5 cups
Water2 tbsps
Rose WaterDirections:
1
In a medium bowl, mix together the semolina flour, 1/2 cup of sugar, yogurt, oil, coconut, and baking powder
2
Set aside for 30 minutes
3
In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stir together the water, 1 3/4 cups sugar, and rosewater
4
Bring to a boil, and boil for 3 or 4 minutes
5
Remove from heat, and set aside to cool to room temperature
6
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
7
Spread the semolina batter into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan
8
Slice into squares or diamonds, and place on almond half onto each piece
9
Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until light brown
10
Switch the oven setting to broil, and broil until the top is golden, 2 to 3 minutes
11
Remove from the oven, and pour the syrup over the squares
12
Serve warm