Basbousa RecipeOrigin: Somalia Period: Traditional |
Ingredients:
150g butter 
Basbousa Preparation:Method:Melt the butter and allow to cool to room temperature. Meanwhile combine the 150g sugar with the buttermilk. In a separate bowl combine the semolina, vanilla, baking powder, baking soda and melted butter. Add the semolina mixture to the buttermilk mixtre and mix well. Pour the mixture into a well-greased 30 x 20 cm pan, place in an oven pre-heated to 170°C and bake for about 25 minutes. At this point take out of the oven and allow to cool. Meanwhile, add the sugar, water and lemon juice to a saucepan. ring to a boil and reduce the heat, allowing the mixture to simmer for about 20 minutes. Pour the syrup over the cake and return to the oven to bake for a further 30 minutes. Allow to cool, cut and serve with tea or coffee. |
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