Sfouf

Ingredients

1 cup fine semolina21⁄2 cups flour2 cups sugar or less if you don’t like it sweet1 cup oil3 cups milk (I used 3 cups of milk but start with 2 1/2 if you need more then add the other half of cup)2 tablespoons turmeric1 tablespoon baking powder2 tablespoons tahini or oil (for greasing)1⁄4 cup crushed pistachios, pine nuts, or sliced almonds

Instructions

1.Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, semolina, sugar, baking powder, and turmeric.2.Add the wet ingredients: Pour in the milk and oil. Mix until everything is well combined and the batter is smooth.3.Prepare the baking tray: Brush a baking tray with tahini or oil to prevent sticking.4.Pour and garnish: Pour the cake batter into the prepared tray and sprinkle your choice of nuts (or even sesame seeds) evenly on top.5.Bake: Place in a preheated oven at 350F (175C) and bake for 30 minutes.6.Optional syrup: Remove the cake from the oven and brush it with simple syrup if desired. Return it to the oven and broil for 2 minutes until the top turns a golden color.7.Cool and serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly before cutting into squares or diamonds. Enjoy!