Basboosa Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 9
• 2 cups semolina flour
• 1/3 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup milk, or as needed
• 1/4 cup whole almonds
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease an 8 inch square baking dish.
• in a large bowl, mix together the semolina flour, baking powder, 1 cup sugar, coconut and butter. add the yogurt and milk; mix until moistened but not runny or liquid. if you see that it is too dry, add more milk. spread into a greased 8 inch square baking dish, smoothing the top as much as possible. decorate the top with whole almonds.
• bake for 40 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. while the basboosa is baking, combine the water, 1 cup of sugar and lemon juice in a small saucepan. bring to a boil, and cook for at least 5 minutes.
• when the basboosa has finished baking, pour the syrup over it as evenly as possible. place it back in the oven for about 5 minutes, or until the syrup has been fully absorbed. let rest for about 20 minutes before cutting into pieces and serving.