How to Make Namoura (Basbousa) a Yummy Lebanese Middle Eastern Sweet! With the Funniest Bloopers

semolina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is creamier and adds protein.

rose water

💰Cheaper: orange blossom water

Orange blossom water offers a similar floral flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a tropical taste.

Line the tray with tahini, covering the bottom and sides generously.

Measure 800 grams of coarse semolina into a bowl.

Add 2.5 cups of sugar to the semolina and mix.

Add 0.5 cup of water and 0.5 cup of full cream milk to the mixture.

Add 2 teaspoons of rose water and 0.5 teaspoon of bicarbonate soda.

Mix the ingredients until a soft, slightly glossy mixture forms.

Transfer the mixture into the lined tray and flatten it evenly using a spatula.

Score the surface into diamond shapes with a butter knife, about 2-3 millimeters deep.

Place raw almonds in the center of each diamond shape.

Let the mixture sit for 2 hours before baking.

Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F) for at least 30 minutes before baking.

Prepare the syrup by combining 4 cups of water and 3.5 cups of sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil.

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