Wheat Flour Halva

There are varieties of halva in the Middle East but this one is a Persian-style with saffron, rose water, and cardamom with a soft texture that melts in you mouth. Decorate as desired with almonds and pistachios. Serve it at room temperature.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 16 mins
• Total Time: 26 mins
• Calories: 284 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• ½ cup butter
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups water
• 1 pinch saffron
• ¼ cup rose water
• ⅓ teaspoon ground cardamom

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring water and sugar to a boil in a small pot, stirring until sugar dissolves into a syrup. Stir rose water, cardamom, and saffron into the syrup. Reduce heat to low; cover to keep syrup hot.

Step 2

Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Stir in flour until mixture is a smooth paste, about 1 minute. Cook, stirring constantly, until paste turns brown, 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 3

Remove flour mixture from heat. Whisk in hot syrup gradually until syrup is completely absorbed and mixture is the consistency of a smooth, soft paste, at least 4 minutes.

Step 4

Spread mixture in a shallow bowl. Cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.