Basbousa

Arabic semolina cake on kefir with nuts and lemon syrup. The recipe is very easy to remember, since the main ingredients are measured in a glass. The dough is prepared easily and quickly, without using a mixer, and bakes perfectly in the oven. Basbousa is prepared not only with kefir, but also with natural unsweetened yogurt. Basbousa should be cut hot and immediately soaked in syrup.
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Basbousa
Calories
402Kcal
Protein
5gram
Fat
24gram
Carbs
43gram
*Nutritional value of 1 serving

Ingredients

ServingsServings: 12

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking timeCooking time: 1 hr
  1. STEP 1

    STEP 1

    We will prepare all the products according to the list.

  2. STEP 2

    STEP 2

    Cover the baking sheet with foil and grease it with vegetable oil.

  3. STEP 3

    STEP 3

    Now prepare the dough: combine the dry ingredients - sugar, flour, semolina, coconut, chopped walnuts and almonds, baking powder and vanillin, mix.

  4. STEP 4

    STEP 4

    Separately combine kefir, egg and vegetable oil, mix with a whisk until smooth.

  5. STEP 5

    STEP 5

    Pour the liquid mixture into the dry mixture.

  6. STEP 6

    STEP 6

    Knead the dough well with a spoon or whisk.

  7. STEP 7

    STEP 7

    Pour the thick batter into the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.

  8. STEP 8

    STEP 8

    Place the kernels of walnuts and almonds on the surface of the dough, preheat the oven to 180 degrees.

  9. STEP 9

    STEP 9

    Place the baking sheet in the oven for 40-50 minutes.

  10. STEP 10

    STEP 10

    While the basbousa is baking, prepare the syrup: combine hot water with sugar and lemon juice, stir until the sugar dissolves.

  11. STEP 11

    STEP 11

    Cook the syrup for 10 minutes over low heat, then remove from the stove.

  12. STEP 12

    STEP 12

    Remove the pan with the basbousa from the oven and let it cool slightly.

  13. STEP 13

    STEP 13

    Cut the hot basbousa into small rectangles.

  14. STEP 14

    STEP 14

    Pour warm lemon syrup over the entire surface of the sliced ​​basbousa. The syrup should completely saturate it.

  15. STEP 15

    STEP 15

    Leave the prepared basbousa on the baking sheet until it cools completely.

  16. STEP 16

    STEP 16

    When the basbousa has cooled, transfer it from the baking sheet to a flat dish and serve with tea.

Comments on the recipe

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♀Ruzena
23.10.2023
4.5
The recipe is new to me. Thanks, I'll try it. Semolina lemon pie mannik is one of my favorites.
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Lera
23.10.2023
4.9