Namoora (Basboosa)

1. 1

   Line a 9x13-inch glass baking dish with aluminum foil and generously butter the foil. Evenly spread the tahini in a thin layer over the bottom of the prepared pan.

2. 2

   Mix the farina cereal with 1 1/2 cup of sugar and baking powder in a bowl.

3. 3

   Gently work in the yogurt and 1 tablespoon of softened butter with your hands until the dough is smooth.

4. 4

   Spread the dough in the prepared baking dish. Pat the surface smooth.

5. 5

   Cover the dish with foil and let it stand at room temperature for 2 hours.

6. 6

   Using a sharp knife, cut the dough into 16 squares; gently press an almond half onto the top of each square.

7. 7

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

8. 8

   Bake in the preheated oven until the dessert is set and the top is lightly golden brown, about 30 minutes.

9. 9

   While the dessert bakes, make the syrup.

10. 10

    Put 2 cups of sugar and the water in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly to dissolve the sugar.

11. 11

    Stir in the lemon juice and boil the syrup for 5 minutes; stir in the butter and orange flower water until combined.

12. 12

    Pour the hot syrup over the dessert as soon as it comes out of the oven. Let it cool for 1 to 2 hours to allow the syrup to absorb before serving.

• Calories 183.77 kcal Moderate
• Protein 3.73 g Low Source
• Carbs 38.31 g Moderate
• Total Fat 2.29 g Low Source
• Saturated Fat 0.78 g Low Source
• Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
• Cholesterol 2.88 mg Low Source
• Sodium 60.1 mg Low Source
• Fiber 0.69 g Low Source
• Sugar 21.24 g High
• Added Sugar 1.25 g Low Source
• Calcium 122.3 mg Low Source
• Iron 6.77 mg Good Source
• Potassium 66.2 mg Low Source
• Vitamin A 2.14 mcg_rae Low Source
• Vitamin C 0.12 mg Low Source
• Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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