How to Make the Best Basbousa

Ingredients

• 2 cups coarse semolina
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 1 cup yogurt at room temperature
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup warm milk
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3 eggs at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• A pinch of salt
• Prepared sugar syrup
• Pistachios and shredded coconut for garnish

Method

1. Mix the semolina, sugar, coconut, a pinch of salt, and baking powder. Then add the yogurt, milk, eggs, vanilla, and oil, and mix well until combined.
2. Pour into a baking tray greased with tahini so the mixture does not stick to the tray.
3. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
   Timers: 10 min
4. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C, starting from the bottom until the edges are browned, then turn on the top heat to finish baking and turn golden.
5. Remove from the oven and pour the cold, room-temperature syrup over it while it is hot.
6. Garnish with coconut and pistachios, or as desired.
7. Serve when it reaches room temperature.
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