Date Basbousa

Dina KhouryChef

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
  2 pieces
• 2 cups semolina
  2 cups
• 1/2 cup sugar
  0.5 cups
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  0.5 cups
• 1 cup coconut powder
  1 cups
• 1 cup water
  1 cups
• 5 tablespoons milk powder
  5 tablespoons
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
  1 tablespoons
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
  1 tablespoons
• 1 can cream
  1 can
• 500 grams dates, ground
  500 grams
• A pinch of salt
  1 pinch
• Almond halves for decoration
  0

Steps

1. 1

   In the blender, add the eggs, sugar, and vanilla and blend briefly.

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   Blender

   5 min
2. 2

   Add the oil, cream, water, milk powder, and salt and blend well.

   5 min
3. 3

   Add the coconut and chopped dates for easier mixing.

   5 min
4. 4

   Mix the ingredients in the blender until well combined.

   5 min
5. 5

   Mix the semolina and baking powder well, then add the egg and date mixture and mix by hand until you get a soft basbousa dough.

   5 min
6. 6

   Grease a baking tray with tahini or vegetable oil, place the basbousa dough in it, and distribute the almond halves on top.

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   Baking tray

   5 min
7. 7

   Place the tray in a preheated oven at 170°C and bake until cooked on both sides and turns a dark golden color.

   10 min
8. 8

   Remove from the oven, soak in syrup, then cut into small pieces and serve hot or cold.

   5 min

Nutrition Facts

* Nutritional values are approximate and calculations may be affected by ingredient type, farming, storage, and cooking methods.

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