basboosa

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 1/2 cups semolina flour
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons flaked coconut
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 6 whole almonds, split in half
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 3/4 cups white sugar
• 2 tablespoons rose water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• in a medium bowl, mix together the semolina flour, 1/2 cup of sugar, yogurt, oil, coconut, and baking powder. set aside for 30 minutes.
• in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stir together the water, 1 3/4 cups sugar, and rosewater. bring to a boil, and boil for 3 or 4 minutes. remove from heat, and set aside to cool to room temperature.
• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). spread the semolina batter into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan. slice into squares or diamonds, and place on almond half each piece.
• bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until light brown. switch the oven setting to broil, and broil until the top is golden, 2 to 3 minutes. remove from the oven, and pour the syrup over the squares. serve warm.