Basbousa

Ingredients

 * 3/4 	 cup   butter
 * 3/4 	cup Sugar
 * 1 1/4 	cups buttermilk
 * 2 	cups semolina
 * 1 1/2 	teaspoons vanilla
 * 1 	tablespoon baking powder
 * 1 1/2 	teaspoons baking soda
 * sugar syrup
 * 1 	cup Sugar
 * 1 	cup water
 * lemons, juice of

Directions

 * 1) Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
 * 2) Melt butter, allow to cool to room temperature.
 * 3) Combine Sugar and buttermilk in a large bowl.
 * 4) Combine the semolina, vanilla, baking powder and baking soda in a separate bowl.
 * 5) Add semolina mixture to buttermilk mixture, mix well, then add melted butter, and mix well.
 * 6) Spray an 11x7 inch pan with cooking spray, pour in the mixture; You may also use a 13x9 inch pan, and bake for 25 minutes instead of 30.
 * 7) Let sit for 20 minutes.
 * 8) Bake for 30 minutes, pour sugar syrup over it while still warm.
 * 9) This is usually served with tea or coffee.
 * 10) Combine Sugar, water and juice of half a lemon in a saucepan.
 * 11) Bring to a boil, reduce heat and allow to simmer for 20–25 minutes, mixture should thicken when it cools.