Egyptian Farina Dessert Recipe ( Basbousa)
An Egyptian farina dessert recipe that is soft, sweet and so delicious.
Servings: 12 people
Ingredients
- ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter.
- ¼ cup milk.
- ¼ cup honey.
- ¾ cup sugar.
- 2 ½ cup farina.
optional:
- ½-1 cup unsweetened finely shredded coconut flakes.
- Nuts of your choice.
Simple syrup:
- 1 cup sugar.
- 1 cup water.
- 2 Tablespoons honey.
- ¼ teaspoon lime juice.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- In a saucepan over medium-low heat add butter, honey and milk.
- When the butter is melted and the mixture is not boiling, add sugar, stir to dissolve.
- Add coconut flakes if using and mix well then turn the heat off.
- Add the farina and mix until just blended, do not over mix.
- Butter a baking dish with low rim, spread the mixture evenly.
- Dip your fingers in water and press the mixture evenly in the pan.
- Cut the basbousa into the desired pieces, squares, diamonds or triangles add nuts if using then let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Bake for 15 minutes . If necessary broil on low until it gets golden brown.
- Meanwhile make the simple syrup, by combining all the ingredients together, bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for few minutes.
- When the basbousa is done, remove from oven and pour the warm syrup immediately.*
- Cover with foil and let it cool down before serving.
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Notes
* I try to finish my syrup about 10-15 minutes before the basbousa is done so it is not too hot and not room temperature either… say post for details about this matter.