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Basboosa II

"This is a traditional Middle Eastern dessert made of semolina flour, yogurt, and coconut. To adjust the sweetness, you can half or double the amount of sugar in the lemon syrup."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 9 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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
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  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8 inch square baking dish.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 432 | Total Fat: 10.4g | Cholesterol: 16mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2007 by Jo Anna 
Make this fab dessert even healthier by using NON-FAT plain yogurt and substituting the 2 cups... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2009 by Hanan 
This is a great recipe (sometimes also called Hareesa)and very much like what my Egyptian... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2008 by Hot Mama 
this was easy and turned out great. i cut the basboosa into squares before baking and then... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2008 by SUFFY_78 
I have tried many times to get a proper recipe for this desert which mom used to make for us... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2007 by TRADY'S LADY 
Delicious, my only recommendations are to add a whole lemon's juice to the syrup part and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 8, 2006 by ~marie~ 
I love it. It is sweet, and everyone loves it. With the addition of about a teaspoon of Rose... MORE

 
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