Basbousa (بسبوسة)

Time

Prep 10 min · Cook 50 min · 60 min total

Difficulty

easy

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Melt butter, allow to cool to room temperature. Combine sugar and buttermilk in a large bowl.

2. 2

   Combine the semolina, vanilla, baking powder and baking soda in a separate bowl. Add semolina mixture to buttermilk mixture, mix well, then add melted butter, and mix well.

3. 3

   Spray an 11x7 inch pan with cooking spray, pour in the mixture; You may also use a 13x9 inch pan, and bake for 25 minutes instead of 30.

   25 min
4. 4

   Let sit for 20 minutes. Bake for 30 minutes, pour sugar syrup over it while still warm. This is usually served with tea or coffee.

5. 5

   Sugar Syrup ----------. Combine sugar, water and juice of half a lemon in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and allow to simmer for 20-25 minutes, mixture should thicken when it cools.

   25 min

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