Harissa, Harisa, Haresa Arabic Semolina Cake

Time

Prep 15 min · Cook 45 min · 60 min total

Difficulty

easy

1. 1

   Mix the semolina, the sugar and the butter in a large bowl. Use your hands to corporate the butter with the other ingredients until mixed well.

2. 2

   Mix the yogurt and the baking soda in a separate bowl. Wait a few minutes until the yogurt doubles in size.

3. 3

   When the yogurt has doubled (or almost)pour the yogurt mix on top of the semolina mix. Use your hands again to mix.

4. 4

   After you combined the two mixes, press the mix down on a small jellyroll pan or a 9x13 pyrex baking dish.

5. 5

   (The cake mix should not be more then 1 inch thick. If it is bake the cake in a bigger pan or take out the extra and bake it in a separte pan.).

6. 6

   Cut a diamond or square design in the cake witha butter knife. If using almond place one in each piece.

7. 7

   Bake at 400 degrees for 30min to 45 mins until its a bronze brown color. Pour cold syrup on top while its hot so it can absorb all through.

8. 8

   If using ground pistashios sprinkle a little on top of each square. For the syrup:. Mix all the ingredients for the syrup and place in saucepan on high until it boils. If using citric acid use only the the tip of a teaspoon.

9. 9

   Then reduce the heat to medium for 45 min to 1 hour until it coats a metal spoon.

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Allergens

Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.