Basbousa

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Ingredients

1 cup	semolina
1/4 cup	granulated sugar
1/4 cup	unsweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup	plain yogurt
1/4 cup	melted butter
1 teaspoon	baking powder
1/4 teaspoon	vanilla extract
1/4 cup	blanched almonds
1 cup	sugar
1/2 cup	water
1 teaspoon	lemon juice
1 teaspoon	rose water

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a small baking dish.
2. 2 In a mixing bowl, combine semolina, sugar, shredded coconut, yogurt, melted butter, baking powder, and vanilla extract.
3. 3 Mix well until all ingredients are combined into a thick batter.
4. 4 Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
5. 5 Score the top of the batter into diamond shapes and place an almond in the center of each diamond.
6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
7. 7 While the basbousa is baking, prepare the syrup by combining sugar, water, and lemon juice in a saucepan.
8. 8 Bring the syrup to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
9. 9 Remove the syrup from the heat and stir in the rose water.
10. 10 Once the basbousa is baked, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the hot syrup over it.
11. 11 Allow the basbousa to soak up the syrup and cool before serving.