Halva (Wheat-based)

Easy
Ingredients
Everything you'll need to make this recipe
1

1 cup all-purpose flour

2

1 cup butter or margarine

3

1¼ cup granulated sugar

4

5 cups water

Instructions
Step-by-step guide to making this recipe
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.

40 minutes

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.

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.