Basboosa W/coconut Recipe
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Ingredients
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For the Basboosa
For the Sugar Syrup
Method
For the Basboosa
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of semolina, 1 cup of sugar, 1 cup of yogurt, 1 tsp of baking powder, and 1 cup of shredded coconut. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- 3
Prepare the Baking Dish
Grease a 9x9 inch baking dish with melted butter. Pour the batter into the prepared dish, spreading it evenly.
- 4
Garnish
Score the top of the batter into diamond shapes using a knife. Place an almond in the center of each diamond shape.
- 5
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
For the Sugar Syrup
- 6
- 7
Add Lemon Juice
Once the syrup is boiling, add 1 tbsp of lemon juice. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 8
Soak the Basboosa
Once the basboosa is baked, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the warm sugar syrup evenly over the hot basboosa. Allow it to soak for at least 30 minutes before serving.
