Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl.
Add the wet ingredients and mix everything well by hand.
Cover the bowl with foil and let it rest for about an hour.
After an hour, cover the bottom of the baking dish with baking paper, and grease the sides with ghee.
Add the basbousa mixture to the baking dish and spread it evenly with your hand, while flattening the top.
Make the squares to your liking, by using a knife. Be careful not to slice the lines too deep.
Add an almond to each square.
Place the basbousa in the oven and bake for around 35-40 minutes at 180°C, or until golden brown.
Add the sugar and water to a pan on medium/low heat to make the syrup, make sure it doesn't come to a boil.
After turning off the heat, gradually pour the syrup over the basbousa. Place something underneath, in case it starts to leak.
Shahiyya Tayyiba!
