Step-by-Step Guide to Prepare Jamie Oliver Basbousa(semolina cake)

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Basbousa(semolina cake) is one of the most favored of current trending meals in the world. It’s enjoyed by millions every day. It is simple, it’s fast, it tastes yummy. They’re fine and they look fantastic. Basbousa(semolina cake) is something that I’ve loved my entire life.

Basbousa is a traditional Egyptian - middle eastern sweet cake. Basically Basbousa (also known as revani or harissa) cake is a semolina cake with coconut. This traditional Middle Eastern dessert comes together in just one Basbousa (Semolina Cake). Recipe adapted from Vian Alnidawi and Sara Nassr, Comal Heritage.

To get started with this recipe, we must prepare a few ingredients. You can cook basbousa(semolina cake) using 15 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.

The ingredients needed to make Basbousa(semolina cake):

1. Prepare Syrup
2. Take 2 1/4 cups sugar
3. Make ready 1 1/2 cups water
4. Take Juice from 1 lemon (or 2 tablespoon orange juice)
5. Prepare 1 tablespoon honey
6. Make ready Cake
7. Make ready 2 cups semolina
8. Prepare 1 cup sugar
9. Get 1 stick butter, softened
10. Take 1 cup whole milk
11. Get 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
12. Get 1 tablespoon baking powder
13. Take 1 tablespoon baking soda
14. Make ready 2 eggs
15. Get Blanched split almonds

Before we lived in Morocco we also lived in Washington DC. I was so blessed to have several Moroccan women friends there who. Basbousa is a pastry popular in Middle Eastern countries that's easy to make and tastes great ⭐. In a separate bowl, combine semolina, baking powder, and baking soda.

Instructions to make Basbousa(semolina cake):

1. Prepare syrup first. Dissolve sugar in water in a medium saucepan. Add lemon juice and bring to boil. Once the syrup begins to boil, add in honey. Reduce heat and allow to slowly boil for about 8-10 min. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease and flour a 9x12 baking dish.
3. Cream together butter and sugar in a mixing bowl. Add eggs and vanilla.
4. In separate bowl, combine semolina, baking powder and baking soda. Slowly add to butter and egg mixture. Stir in milk
5. Pour mixture into baking dish and smooth with spoon. Take a butter knife and make diamond shapes. Place an almond in the center of each diamond.
6. Bake for 25 min. Remove cake from oven and pour syrup over cake until no more can be absorbed. Allow to cool

Basbousa is a pastry popular in Middle Eastern countries that's easy to make and tastes great ⭐. In a separate bowl, combine semolina, baking powder, and baking soda. Basbousa are small cakes that are covered with syrup. The are perfect with coffee or tea. How to Make Basbousa - Semolina Cakes With Syrup.

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