Basboosa II Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 9

Yield: 9 servings

Basboosa II Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups semolina flour

⅓ teaspoon baking powder

1 cup white sugar

1 cup sweetened flaked coconut

¼ cup butter

melted

1 cup plain yogurt

¼ cup milk

or as needed

¼ cup whole almonds

1 cup water

1 cup white sugar

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8 inch square baking dish.

Step 2

In a large bowl mix together the semolina flour baking powder 1 cup sugar coconut and butter. Add the yogurt and milk; mix until moistened but not runny or liquid. If you see that it is too dry add more milk. Spread into a greased 8 inch square baking dish smoothing the top as much as possible. Decorate the top with whole almonds.

Step 3

Bake for 40 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven until golden brown. While the basboosa is baking combine the water 1 cup of sugar and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook for at least 5 minutes.

Step 4

When the basboosa has finished baking pour the syrup over it as evenly as possible. Place it back in the oven for about 5 minutes or until the syrup has been fully absorbed. Let rest for about 20 minutes before cutting into pieces and serving.

Nutritional Information

Basboosa II Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:9

Calories: 298.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.8g 6%

Carbohydrates: 51.9g 17%

Dietary Fiber: 1.3g 5%

Sugars: 49.9g

Fat: 10g 15%

Saturated Fat: 5.9g 30%

Cholesterol: 15.7mg 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 185IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.6mg 5%

Vitamin C: 1mg 2%

Folate: 5.1mcg 1%

Calcium: 77.9mg 8%

Iron: 0.3mg 2%

Magnesium: 20.7mg 7%

Potassium: 136.8mg 4%

Sodium: 95mg 4%

Calories From Fat: 89.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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