How to Make Sfouf (Lebanese Curcuma Cake)

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 F.;

   Cut a stick, or cube, of butter and coat the bottom of you pan. , Sprinkle a handful of flour onto the buttered pan and shake the pan to and fro until the bottom is evenly coated. , Add all the ingredients to the bowl, and mix with a fork, or whisk until the mixture is homogenized.
   
   Set aside. ,, Mix well. ,, Evenly distribute the batter by gently shaking the pan to and fro. ,, Insert a fork or toothpick into the middle.
   
   If your utensil comes out dry and clean, then the cake is done. ,,,
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   Step 2: Grease the baking pan.

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   Step 3: Flour the baking pan.

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   Step 4: In a large bowl

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   Step 5: mix together the flour

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   Step 6: the semolina

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   Step 7: the turmeric

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   Step 8: and the baking powder.

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   Step 9: In a separate container

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    Step 10: combine the milk and the sugar

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    Step 11: and stir with a fork until the sugar is dissolved.

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    Step 12: Add the milk and sugar mixture to the dry mixture.

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    Step 13: Add the oil to the mixture

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    Step 14: and stir until a smooth batter forms.

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    Step 15: Pour the batter into the greased and floured baking pan.

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    Step 16: Arrange the almonds on the batter

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    Step 17: keeping in mind the the cake will be cut into square pieces; there should be one almond on each piece.

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    Step 18: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes.

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    Step 19: Broil the top lightly until it is golden brown.

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    Step 20: Remove the pan from the oven

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    Step 21: and let the cake cool thoroughly.

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    Step 22: Cut the sfouf into squares

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    Step 23: or diamond shapes

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    Step 24: and serve.

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