Sfouf

Name: Sfouf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Lebanese
Ingredients: 1 tbsp tahini; 1.5 cups fine semolina; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp ground turmeric; 2 tsp baking powder; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup warm water; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 2 tbsp pine nuts

A golden Lebanese semolina cake flavored with aromatic turmeric and sesame tahini, topped with crunchy pine nuts.

45 minEasyServes 12220 cal/serving

LebaneseDessertOvenVeganVegetarianHalal-friendlyDairy-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

1 tbsp tahini
1.5 cups fine semolina
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tbsp ground turmeric
2 tsp baking powder
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup warm water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tbsp pine nuts

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking dish with 1 tbsp tahini.
2

In a large bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups fine semolina, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp ground turmeric, and 2 tsp baking powder.
3

In a separate bowl, dissolve 1 cup granulated sugar in 1 cup warm water, then stir in 1/2 cup vegetable oil.
4

Pour the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients and whisk until a smooth batter forms.
5

Pour the batter into the prepared dish, smooth the top, and sprinkle with 2 tbsp pine nuts.
6

Bake for 30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, then cool before slicing.

Questions

Can I make Sfouf gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1.5 cups fine semolina, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Sfouf keep?

Store it airtight: two to three days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated. It freezes for up to two months; thaw at room temperature.

Can I halve or double Sfouf?

Yes. As written it serves 12. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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