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Namora (semolina Cake - Baklava) Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 Cream the butter & one c sugar.
Step #2 Stir in a 1/2 c water.
Step #3 Sift together the semolina, baking powder, & stir in theto the butter mixture to form a smooth batter.
Step #4 Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Step #5 Lightly grease an 8-by-12-inch cake pan & pour in the batter.
Step #6 Spread it evenly with the back of a spoon & then score across the top of the cake.
Step #7 Place an almond in the center of each diamond.
Step #8 Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 mins, when the cake should be firm & lightly browned.
Step #9 Combine three c sugar, lemon juice, & water in a small saucepan.
Step #10 Bring to a boil.
Step #11 Reduce heat & let simmer 10 mins or until slightly thickened.
Step #12 Cool.
Step #13 Pour cooled syrup, spoonfuls at a time, over the hot cake.
Step #14 Stop when the cake will not absorb any more & set the cake aside to cool before serving.
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