Basbusa

Aus FC Schinke09

Ingredients:

• 3 cups semolina
• 1 cup flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3 cups sugar
• 1 cup oil
• 1 cup soy, rice or oat drink
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 cups water
• juice of 1 lemon
• optional: dash rose water, orange blossom essence or orange juice

Mix the semolina, flour, 1 cup of sugar, and baking powder. Add the oil and the soy drink and mix until all ingredients are well blended. Grease a large tray (10 x 16 inches). Pour the batter onto the tray and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (about 180 degrees Celsius).

For the Qatr (syrup) bring the remaining 2 cups of sugar, the water, and lemon juice to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until the sugar ist dissolved completely.

After 30 minutes take out the dough fromt the oven and cut it into diamond shaped squares. Put it back in the oven for 5-10 minutes. Then take it out again and pour the syrup over the dough immediately.

Let it cool.