Introduction:

Basbousa could also be transliterated in Basbusa, Basbosa, basboussa. Basbousa is one traditional Egyptian dessert that is really famous in Egypt.

Basbousa recipe :

Basbousa ingredients:

-          6 cups semolina (leave some of it aside to put in the bottom of the baking dish)

-          3 cups sugar

-          4 tbsp butter

-          3 tbsp baking powder

-          2 cup warm water

Sweet Syrup ingredients:

-          3 cups sugar

-          1 ½ cups water

-          Lemon juice

-          Vanilla

Sweet Syrup Directions:

1-      Dissolve the sugar in water in a medium saucepan.

2-      Add lemon juice and vanilla then bring to boil.

3-      Reduce the heat and let it slowly boil for 8-10 minutes.

4-      Remove from heat and put it aside.

Basbousa Directions:

1-      Add the baking powder to the semolina.

2-      Add the sugar and butter to the semolina mixture. Stir and mix.

3-      Gradually add the warm water to the mixture and mix.

4-      Grease the baking dish and add the rest of the semolina to the bottom.

5-      Pour the mixture in the baking dish. Place it in the oven for 25 minutes.

6-      Pour the hot syrup into the hot Basbousa and let it cool for 20 minutes.

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