Sfoof (Semolina Cake)
Posted by noelle | Under Dessert Tuesday Jan 31, 2012
Lebanese Sfouf
INGREIDENTS NEEDED
- 1½ cup fine semolina flour
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 tablespoon of Turmeric
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 tsp of baking powder
- ½ cup of vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp of tahini paste
- 12-18 whole blanched almonds
PREPARATION:
- In a bowl combine dry ingredients (flour, semolina, baking powder and turmeric and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, dissolve the milk and sugar, and then add the dry mixture and oil and beat on low-medium for 5 minutes ( this step is very important).
- Grease an 8 inch pan with tahini paste and pour the mixture in. Sprinkle with sliced almonds or pine nuts.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until inserted wooden tooth pick come out clean.
- Remove and let to cool. Enjoy
How much turmeric? You didn’t put it in the ingredients.
thanks for the heads up….its updated now…enjoy!
Are you able to tell me the difference between sfoof, Basboosa and Nammoura?
Hi Graham,
Nammoura, Basboosa to me are the same thing. Really depands on what conutry your from its called. So, it’s A sweet semi-soft semolina cake garnished with pistachios, almonds or coconut flakes. However, Sfoof is a cake, the Lebanese way! A thick spongy cake garnished with almonds with a unique taste.
Thanks for the info, this site is so easy to use. I’ve decided to try some of these Lebanese dishes even though I don’t know them. Best Wishes, Graham