Namoura (Semolina Cake) {Authentic Lebanese Recipe}

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups coarse semolina flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup ghee (melted)
• ¾ cup whole or 2% milk
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• ¼ cup blanched almonds (or as needed)
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon orange blossom water
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice