Nammoura (Lebanese Semolina Cake)
Directions
- 1In a bowl, mix the sugar and semolinas.
- 2Add the melted butter and mix well.
- 3Add the baking powder to the yogurt before adding it to the semolina mixture, then add the yogurt and mix thoroughly.
- 4Line a round baking dish with baking paper and press the mixture into it using the back of a wet spoon.
- 5Press the nuts all around the top.
- 6Slice parallel lines approximately 2.5cm apart, then in the opposite direction to create squares or diamonds, and place a blanched almond in the center of each.
- 7Brush the remaining butter on top.
- 8Bake at 180°C for 15-20 minutes on the lowest rack, then move it to the middle rack for another 15-20 minutes.
- 9Meanwhile, simmer sugar and water in a pot until thickened, then add lemon juice and orange blossom water.
- 10Once the nammoura is baked, pour the hot syrup over it and let it cool completely before slicing.
Ingredients
- 120 g caster sugar
- 250 g coarse semolina
- 250 g fine semolina
- 280 g melted butter
- 300 g Greek yogurt
- 1 tbs baking powder
- 0.5 cups blanched almonds
- 400 g caster sugar
- 240 ml water
- 1 tbs lemon juice
- 1 tbs orange blossom water
Equipment
ovenbaking dishbowlwooden spoonknifepastry brushpot