chefspencil: Turkish Flour Halva

Halva is one of those quintessential Turkish treats that you have to try at least once. Besides water, it only requires four simple ingredients and it’s simply delicious.

Check out this traditional Turkish flour halva recipe by Chef Feyza Kirmaci prepared exclusively for Chef’s Pencil.

Turkish Flour Halva

A delicious recipe for a traditional Turkish treat: halva.

Course Dessert

Cuisine Turkish

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 35

Waiting Time 15

Total Time 55

Servings pieces

Author Feyza Kirmaci

Ingredients

8 tbsp butter
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 cups all-purpose flour

For the Syrup:

2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups water

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

Prepare the Syrup:

Combine the water and granulated sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Once the sugar has dissolved and begins to boil, turn off the heat.

Prepare the Halva:

Melt the butter and vegetable oil in a wide, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
Add the flour to the melted butter-oil and stir continuously with a wooden spatula.
Lower the heat and cook for about 25-30 minutes, stirring frequently, until it turns liquidy and darkens.
While stirring, pour the prepared syrup into the cooked flour mix, then increase the heat to medium. Keep stirring until the mixture thickens. Turn off the heat when it's well combined, and stir vigorously for about 5 more minutes.
Cover the pot and let the halva sit for 15 minutes.
Using a spoon or a cookie scoop, shape the halva into bite-sized portions.
Enjoy your Turkish Halva!