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Basboosa with Saffron Syrup

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups Semolina
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbs baking powder
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

Simple Syrup with Saffron:

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 pinch saffron (optional)
  • 1 tbs water
  • 5 tbsp Pistachio (optional,for garnish)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 150 degrees C.
  • In a bowl combine your wet ingredients (milk, oil, egg, vanilla extract), then add your dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon.
  • Add your mixed batter to a non-stick pan lined with parchment or wax paper, I used a 23 cm x 28 cm x 6 cm pan.
  • Pop in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Pour your COOLED syrup on top of the Basboosa, and allow it to fully absorb the syrup before cutting. Cut into squares, garnish with pistachio or choice of topping.

Simple Syrup with saffron

    In a small saucepan, combine all of your ingredients (sugar, water, lemon, cinnamon) and stir over medium heat for 15-20 minutes. In a small bowl add your pinch of saffron with 1 tbs of water and allow to infuse then add the saffron to the simple syrup.