Egyptian Farina Dessert Recipe ( Basbousa)

Method12 steps

1. 1

   Step 1: Preheat oven to 350F.

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   Step 2: In a saucepan over medium-low heat, add the 1/2 cup cake butter, 1/4 cup cake honey, and milk.

   Uses 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter. · 1/4 cup milk. · 1/4 cup honey.

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   Step 3: When butter has melted and the mixture is not boiling, add the 3/4 cup cake sugar and stir to dissolve.

   Uses 3/4 cup sugar. · melted butter-honey-milk mixture

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   Step 4: Add coconut flakes if using and mix well then turn the heat off.

   Uses 1/2-1 cup unsweetened finely shredded coconut flakes. · sweetened butter mixture

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   Step 5: Add the farina and mix until just blended, do not over mix.

   Uses 2 1/2 cup farina. · coconut butter mixture

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   Step 6: Butter a baking dish with low rim, spread the mixture evenly.

   Uses butter, as needed for greasing baking dish · farina batter

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   Step 7: Dip your fingers in water and press the mixture evenly in the pan.

   Uses water, as needed for wetting fingers · farina batter spread in dish

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   Step 8: Cut the basbousa into the desired pieces, squares, diamonds or triangles add nuts if using then let it sit for 10 minutes.

   Uses Nuts of your choice. · pressed farina batter

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   Step 9: Bake for 15 minutes . If necessary broil on low until it gets golden brown.

   Bake basbousa · 15 minUses cut rested basbousa

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    Step 10: Meanwhile, make the syrup by combining the 1 cup syrup sugar, 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons syrup honey, and lime juice. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for a few minutes; keep the syrup warm for pouring over the finished cake.

    Uses 1 cup sugar. · 1 cup water. · 2 Tablespoons honey. · 1/4 teaspoon lime juice.

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    Step 11: When the basbousa is done, remove from oven and pour the warm syrup immediately.*

    Uses baked basbousa · warm syrup

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    Step 12: Cover with foil and let it cool down before serving.

    Uses syrup-soaked basbousa