Basbousa

==Ingredients==
* ¾ cup butter
* ¾ cup sugar
* 1¼ cups buttermilk
* 2 cups semolina
* 1½ teaspoons vanilla
* 1 tablespoon baking powder
* 1½ teaspoons baking soda
* sugar syrup
* 1 cup sugar
* 1 cup water
* lemons, juice of
==Directions==
# Preheat oven to 350°F.
# Melt butter, allow to cool to room temperature.
# Combine sugar and buttermilk in a large bowl.
# Combine the semolina, vanilla, baking powder and baking soda in a separate bowl.
# Add semolina mixture to buttermilk mixture, mix well, then add melted butter, and mix well.
# Spray an 11x7 inch pan with cooking spray, pour in the mixture; you may also use a 13x9 inch pan, and bake for 25 minutes instead of 30.
# Let sit for 20 minutes.
# Bake for 30 minutes, pour sugar syrup over it while still warm.
# This is usually served with tea or coffee.
# Combine sugar, water and juice of half a lemon in a saucepan.
# Bring to a boil, reduce heat and allow to simmer for 20 – 25 minutes, mixture should thicken when it cools.
Category:Somali Desserts
Category:Simple syrup Recipes
Category:Buttermilk Recipes
Category:Semolina Recipes
Category:Lemon juice Recipes
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