Lebanese Namoura Sweet

semolina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt enhances protein content.

rose water

🥗Healthier: vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: almond extract

Vanilla extract offers a different but pleasant flavor.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

In a bowl, combine semolina, sugar, and baking powder.

Add yogurt, canola oil, and grated coconut to the mixture and mix until incorporated.

Grease a 10-inch cast iron skillet with canola oil or butter.

Spread the mixture evenly in the skillet, smoothing the top.

Score the surface into diamond shapes and place an almond in the center of each piece.

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-45 minutes until golden brown.

While the namoura is baking, prepare the syrup by combining sugar, water, and lemon juice in a pot.

Bring the syrup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5-8 seconds.

Remove from heat and stir in rose water.

Once the namoura is baked, remove it from the oven and pour the syrup over the hot cake.

Allow the namoura to cool completely before cutting and serving.

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