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Basbousa Recipe
How to make Basbousa
Basbousa also known as Hereessa is a traditional dessert from the Middle East which is made up of Semolina drenched in sugar syrup.
- Total Cook Time 30 mins
- Prep Time 15 mins
- Cook Time 15 mins
- Recipe Servings4
- Easy
Ingredients of Basbousa
- 2 Semolina
- 1 cup Sugar
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 8-10 Almonds (chopped)
- 1/2 cup Melted butter
- For the Syrup
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 cup Water
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tbsp Dried Rose Petals
How to Make Basbousa
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Whisk the semolina, sugar and baking powder together in a large container.
2.
Then add the yogurt, melted butter and combine well to make a thick batter.
3.
Pour the batter into the greased baking pan. Bake for 30-45 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
For Lemon & Rose Syrup :
1.
Boil water in a pan and add lemon extracts, juice, sugar and dried rose petals
2.
Boil for 5-10 minutes until the syrup thickens.
3.
Pour the syrup over the still hot cake and allow it to be absorbed, at least an hour.
4.
Serve after a complete full-fledged meal or as an evening snack with a cup of black coffee or tea.
Recipe Notes
You can also add vanilla, orange extract or saffron according to your preference.