Basboussa (Firm Texture & Balanced Sweetness)

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Total Time 50 mins

Category: Desserts & Baking

Difficulty: Beginner

Description

This Basboussa features coarse semolina, yogurt, and melted butter or ghee for a firm texture with balanced sweetness. A light sugar syrup with optional rose water or orange blossom water adds a delicate aromatic finish.

Ingredients

Batter
2 cups coarse semolina
½ cup sugar (reduced for balanced sweetness)
¾ cup plain yogurt (less yogurt = firmer texture)
½ cup melted butter or ghee
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla
Pinch of salt

Optional: ¼ cup coconut

Syrup (Balanced Sweetness)
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp rose water or orange blossom water (optional)
Almonds, for topping (quantity not specified)

Instructions

1
Make the syrup first and let it cool.
2
Mix the semolina, sugar, baking powder, salt, and optional coconut.
3
Add the yogurt, melted butter or ghee, and vanilla.
4
Spread the batter in a greased 25×30 cm tray.
5
Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.
6
Score the batter and add almonds.
7
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 25–30 minutes.
8
Pour the cool syrup over the hot Basboussa.

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Read it online: https://cookedbysabeen.com/recipe/basboussa-firm-texture-balanced-sweetness/