Halva (Wheat-based)
Category: Confection
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butter or margarine
- 1¼ cup granulated sugar
- 5 cups water
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Instructions
1. Heat the margarine very gently in a saucepan. Add the flour, and cook for 40 minutes over low to moderate heat until golden brown.
2. When the flour turns light golden, combine the sugar and water in a separate saucepan. Boil gently to make a syrup.
3. Add the syrup to the saucepan with flour, and simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Scoop out small portions of halva with a wooden spoon, form into balls, and place on a serving plate.
5. Serve warm.
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