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Namoura ❤️ A middle eastern dessert that my Syrian dad loved and as a result I grew up with it… I replaced the traditional yogurt with @IcelandicProvisions Extra Creamy Vanilla Bean Skyr and I loved the result! It was a bit creamier and the hints of vanilla bean were perfect.
Like most recipes, I’m sure we all have different ways of making it, i’d love to know how you make yours!
If you enjoyed this recipe, check out my Baklava Upside Down!
Why You’ll Love Namoura
It’s moist, rich and so flavorful. Trust me, you are going to LOVE!
How To Prepare Namoura
🌟 First, whisk together the semolina flour, sugar and baking powder.
🍊 Secondly, add in skyr, melted butter, 1 tbsp orange blossom water, milk and orange zest.
🥛 Then, let rest covered for 30-45 minutes. Add more milk if it is too dry.
💥 Spread some tahini on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
🥜 Add the namoura batter pressing with your hands until you get it flat and even. Cut it into diamond shapes BEFORE baking, add an almond in the center of each diamond.
🔥 Bake at 350F for 30-35 minutes. I like broiling it for 1-3 minutes until the top gets a bit golden.
💧 Bring the sugar and water for the simple to a boil, lower heat to medium low and continue until it thickens slightly (about 6-7 minutes) Then, add in orange blossom water and turn heat off. Let it cool.
🥮 Lastly, add the syrup to the cake while still warm.
Substitutions and Variations
- You can use traditional yogurt or greek yogurt instead of skyr.
Chef Nadia’s Tip
Make sure you cut into diamonds BEFORE baking.
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Common Questions
You can use traditional yogurt or greek yogurt instead.
For this recipe, I used 365 Tahini.
Ingredients
- 3 cup fine semolina flour
- 3/4 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup cane sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 9 oz Vanilla Bean Skyr, 2 containers of 4.4 oz
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 orange, zest
- 1 tbsp orange blossom water
- Blanched almonds
- Tahini
Simple Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp orange blossom water
Instructions
- First, whisk together the semolina flour, sugar and baking powder.
- Secondly, add in skyr, melted butter, 1 tbsp orange blossom water, milk and orange zest.
- Then, let rest covered for 30-45 minutes. Add more milk if it is too dry.
- Spread some tahini on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Add the namoura batter pressing with your hands until you get it flat and even. Cut it into diamond shapes BEFORE baking, add an almond in the center of each diamond.
- Bake at 350F for 30-35 minutes. I like broiling it for 1-3 minutes until the top gets a bit golden.
- Bring the sugar and water for the simple to a boil, lower heat to medium low and continue until it thickens slightly (about 6-7 minutes) Then, add in orange blossom water and turn heat off. Let it cool.
- Lastly, add the syrup to the cake while still warm.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
