Basboosa II

Name: Basboosa II
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 2 cups semolina flour; 0.33333334326744 teaspoon baking powder; 1 cup white sugar; 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut; 0.25 cup butter, melted; 1 cup plain yogurt; 0.25 cup milk, or as needed; 0.25 cup whole almonds; 1 cup water; 1 cup white sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

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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.

Recipe by Felicia Manocchio

Published on June 24, 2020

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs

Servings:

9

Yield:

9 servings

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Ingredients

2 cups semolina flour
⅓ teaspoon baking powder
1 cup white sugar
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
¼ cup butter, melted
1 cup plain yogurt
¼ cup milk, or as needed
¼ cup whole almonds
1 cup water
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

299	Calories
10g	Fat
52g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 9
Calories 299
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g	13%
Saturated Fat 6g	30%
Cholesterol 16mg	5%
Sodium 95mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 52g	19%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 50g
Protein 3g
Vitamin C 1mg	5%
Calcium 78mg	6%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 137mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.