How to make Egypt popular dessert Basbousa

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.

Add 1 1/3 cups semolina flour to a bowl.

Add 1/2 cup sugar and 1/3 cup melted butter to the bowl.

Mix until well combined.

Add 1/2 cup grated coconut, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1 cup milk to the mixture.

Mix slowly until well combined.

Pour the mixture into a greased 9x9 pan.

Cut the mixture into squares with a knife.

Add peeled almonds to the center of each square.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Bake for 20-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

To make the syrup, combine 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup sugar, and 2 wedges of lemon in a saucepan over medium heat.

Simmer for at least 10 minutes.

Once the cake is done, pour the syrup over it and let it sit for at least an hour.

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