Ingredients
8
8 servings
- •1 cup white sugar
- •0.5 cup water
- •0.25 cup rose water
- •3 saffron threads
- •1 cup unsalted butter
- •1.5 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Bring sugar and water to a boil in a saucepan; cook, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes.
- Stir rosewater and saffron into the sugar mixture; cover the saucepan and remove from the heat.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat; stir flour into melted butter until mixture is a smooth paste. Continue to cook, stirring often, until paste turns golden, 5 to 10 more minutes.
- Slowly whisk sugar mixture into paste until smooth. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
- 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.
Nutritional Facts
Per 8 servings
- Calories: 386
- Carbohydrate: 43g
- Fat: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Sugar: 25g
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