Basbousa Recipe

Basbousa also known as Hereessa is a traditional dessert from the Middle East
which is made up of Semolina drenched in sugar syrup.

Servings: 4

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Prep Time
15 minutes

Cook Time
15 minutes

Dessert

Middle Eastern Egyptian libyan

Instructions

1 1.Whisk the semolina, sugar and baking powder together in a large container.
2 2.Then add the yogurt, melted butter and combine well to make a thick batter.
3 3.Pour the batter into the greased baking pan. Bake for 30-45 minutes until
crispy and golden brown.
4 For Lemon & Rose Syrup :1.Boil water in a pan and add lemon extracts, juice,
sugar and dried rose petals
5 2.Boil for 5-10 minutes until the syrup thickens.
6 3.Pour the syrup over the still hot cake and allow it to be absorbed, at least
an hour.
7 4.Serve after a complete full-fledged meal or as an evening snack with a cup of
black coffee or tea.