Description
Saffron Pistachio Basbousa is a sweet, moist semolina cake infused with saffron and topped with pistachios.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup semolina
- 1 cup yogurt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
- 1/4 cup pistachios, chopped
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a bowl, mix semolina, yogurt, sugar, melted butter, and baking powder.
- Soak saffron in a tablespoon of warm water and add to the mixture.
- Pour the batter into a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, prepare the syrup by boiling water and sugar, then add lemon juice and cool.
- Once the cake is baked, pour the syrup over it and let it soak.
- Garnish with chopped pistachios before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the syrup is cool before pouring it on the hot cake.
- Adjust the sugar according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Saffron, Pistachio, Basbousa, Semolina Cake, Middle Eastern Dessert