07/29/2026
How To Make The Best Basbousa In the World!
You will need:
2 cups medium coarse semolina
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup ghee
1 tablespoon reg corn syrup
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons finely shredded coconut (optional)
Add all liquids, ghee, and sugar together in sauce pot until the sugar is melted, on low heat, but do not boil. Add liquid mix to semolina flour when mixture is room temperature then stir lightly with spatula. Do not over stir. Then put in oven 350-400 depending on oven until light brown.
Syrup (make when basbousa is in oven)
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon lime juice
After boiling, add 1 teaspoon vanilla and ghee and half teaspoon lime juice. Optional can add cinnamon or orange zest.
After basbousa is baked, add hot syrup to hot basbousa. You can top it off with whipped cream or your favorite sauce. Enjoy!
