PERSIAN HALVA

Persian Halva image

Halva is a favorite dessert throughout the Middle East. Many varieties are made with tahini or semolina flour. This Persian version uses a simple mixture of flour, butter, and sugar with the sweet perfume of rosewater. Cut into wedges and serve with tea or coffee.

Provided by marybakes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup white sugar
½ cup water
¼ cup rose water
3 saffron threads
1 cup unsalted butter
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

Bring sugar and water to a boil in a saucepan; cook, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Stir rose water and saffron into the sugar mixture; cover saucepan and remove from heat.
Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat; stir flour into the melted butter until mixture is a smooth paste. Continue to cook, stirring often, until paste turns golden, about 5 to 10 more minutes.
Slowly whisk sugar mixture into paste until smooth. Remove saucepan from heat and spread halva evenly onto a plate or platter. Make a pattern on the top of halva using the back of a spoon or a knife. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until set, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.5 calories, Carbohydrate 42.9 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 4 mg, Sugar 25.1 g