Basbousa - Egyptian Semolina Cake Recipe - CookingWithAlia - Episode 130

semolina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while cornmeal is often more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a unique flavor and is dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey offers a natural sweetness with additional flavor.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein while sour cream is often less expensive.

Mix together the semolina, flour, shredded coconut, sugar, and baking powder.

Melt the butter.

Beat the egg.

Add the milk, beaten egg, melted butter, and almond extract to the dry mixture.

Prepare an 8 by 11 inch baking pan by generously buttering it.

Transfer the mixture into the baking pan.

Using a sharp knife, cut the basbousa into diamond shapes and retrace the cuts before baking.

Bring the water, sugar, and lemon juice to a boiling point.

Once the syrup reaches boiling point, reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for a few minutes until it thickens.

Add the rose water to the syrup and let it simmer for another 1 to 2 minutes.

Transfer the syrup and let it cool down.

Pour the syrup over the basbousa and decorate with shredded coconut.

Cooking Techniques

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