Egyptian Basbousa recipe (sweet Middle Eastern dessert)

Make syrup: Boil 1.5 cups sugar and 2 cups water with vanilla for 5 minutes, then cool.

In a non-stick pan, melt 1 cup sugar on low heat without stirring, just swirl the pan.

Add 0.5 cup ghee and mix until smooth.

Add 1 cup heavy cream and stir until melted and smooth.

In another non-stick pan, fry 2 tablespoons powdered milk until golden, then sift it.

Return the sugar mixture to low heat, add Farina and sifted powdered milk, and mix well.

Prepare a buttered pan and pour in the Basbousa mixture, leveling it out.

Cut the Basbousa before baking, then bake in a preheated oven for 14-18 minutes until golden.

After baking, re-cut along the lines and drench in syrup, letting it sit for 4-5 hours before serving.

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