Turkish halva
Description
You'll be surprised to learn which exact ingredients are used to make this halva. But don't let the flour scare you—the dessert turns out truly amazing. Besides, you can always use your imagination and shape the halva however you like. Before serving, you can dust it with powdered sugar, or even make a chocolate glaze.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. The first two processes are done in parallel. Place the butter in a heavy-bottomed frying pan and put it over low heat.
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Step 2
2. In a small saucepan, combine sugar with water and milk. Bring to a boil and simmer over low heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring, until a syrup forms.
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Step 3
3. Add the nuts to the melted butter. Chop them slightly with a knife, but not into crumbs. Add the sifted flour.
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Step 4
4. While breaking up lumps with a spatula, sauté the mixture until it turns light golden in color.
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Step 5
5. As a result, you should get a mass like this. This means you can remove the milk syrup from the heat and start adding it to the pan.
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Step 6
6. Add in small portions, constantly mixing. A homogeneous mass should be obtained.
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Step 7
7. Now you can shape it into any form and decorate it as desired. You can taste the result right away.