Basbousa; this version is so moist and delicious

Semolina is a stable in the middle eastern cuisine, and basbousa is so divine:)

here's the full recipe:

Basbousa

Ingredients

3 cup semolina. *2 Tablespoon fine, unsweetened coconut flakes. 3/4 cup sugar. 1/2 teaspoon baking powder. 1/2 cup unsalted butter. 1/2 cup milk. 

Simple syrup

2 cup water. 2 cup of granulated sugar. A dash of vanilla powder or a teaspoon of orange blossom water. 

Instructions

In a bowl, combine the first 4 ingredients and mix well. basbousa Warm the butter and milk, until butter is melted and add to the above mixture. basbousa Mix all the ingredients until well incorporated and all the grains are wet. basbousa Butter a 13x9 cookie sheet or a 16" pizza pan, and spread the batter evenly. basbousa Brush the surface with some simple syrup. basbousa Sprinkle nuts on top or arrange in a decorative way. basbousa Bake in a 350F preheated oven, bake for 15 minutes, then broil for another 5 minutes until golden brown, be careful and keep an eye on it. Meanwhile, prepare the simple syrup by adding sugar and water together, Boil for 10 minutes using medium heat, turn of the heat then add the vanilla or the orange blossom water. Soak in hot simple syrup, and let it cool. Serve and Enjoy!!. 

Notes

* The addition of coconut flakes is optional 

bon appetit