Nammoura Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Sugar Syrup
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine semolina, sugar, and baking powder. Stir until well mixed.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry mixture, stirring continuously until the batter is smooth and well combined.
Baking
- 5
Prepare the Baking Pan
Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with a little oil.
- 6
Pour the Batter
Pour the batter into the greased baking dish and spread it evenly.
- 7
Score the Batter
Using a knife, score the batter into diamond shapes and place an almond in the center of each diamond.
- 8
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
Making Sugar Syrup
- 9
- 10
Simmer
Once boiling, reduce heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- 11
Add Rose Water
Remove from heat and stir in the rose water. Let the syrup cool.
Serving
- 12
Syrup the Nammoura
Once the Nammoura is baked, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the cooled sugar syrup over the hot cake.
- 13
Cool and Serve
Allow the Nammoura to cool completely before cutting into pieces and serving.

