Basbousa – Recipe and Preparation Method

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Basbousa – Recipe and Preparation Method

Basbousa is a popular and widely enjoyed dessert, especially in Egypt. It is known for its delicious taste that appeals to the entire family, as well as its high nutritional value from its simple and affordable ingredients. This dessert is also easy to make, requiring only 15 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of baking. In this article, we’ll provide the ingredients for eight servings along with the preparation steps. We hope you enjoy this delightful dessert!

Ingredients for Basbousa:

Basbousa

 

  • 3 cups of shredded coconut
  • 1 cup of white sugar
  • 1 cup of all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons of baking powder
  • ½ cup of melted butter
  • 1 cup of liquid milk
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ teaspoon of vanilla
  • 1 cup of cold syrup (simple sugar syrup)

Preparation Method for Basbousa:

  1. Prepare the Dry Ingredients:

    • In a medium-sized bowl, mix the shredded coconut, baking powder, flour, and white sugar together. Stir well until all the ingredients are combined.

  2. Prepare the Wet Ingredients:

    • In a separate bowl, mix the liquid milk, vanilla, and eggs. Whisk the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.

  3. Combine the Mixtures:

    • Add the melted butter to the milk and egg mixture, and continue stirring until everything is fully incorporated.
    • Gradually pour the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients (coconut mixture) and stir until a smooth, consistent batter forms.

  4. Prepare the Baking Pan:

    • Line a suitable baking tray with parchment paper and grease it lightly with butter. Spread the basbousa mixture evenly in the tray.

  5. Bake the Basbousa:

    • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Once the oven is ready, place the tray inside and bake for about 40 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and the mixture is fully cooked.

  6. Finish the Basbousa:

    • Once the basbousa is done baking, remove it from the oven and cut it into your desired shapes and sizes.
    • Pour the cold sugar syrup over the hot basbousa evenly while it’s still in the tray.

Your Basbousa is now ready! Serve it on a plate to family or guests and enjoy its delightful taste. Bon appétit!

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