Easy Recipe for Turkish Flour 'Helva'
A tender, buttery helva, this Turkish classic dessert is delightful served warm with ice cream or alongside coffee or tea.
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Instructions
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Combine sugar, milk, and water in a saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves, then remove from heat and stir in optional flavorings.
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In a separate large, shallow pan, melt butter; add flour when bubbly and work it through with a wooden spoon.
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Reduce heat to low and continuously stir the flour mixture for at least 15 minutes until golden brown with a toasted aroma.
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Turn off heat, then add the hot milk and sugar mixture, stirring continuously as it bubbles and cools until the helva forms a soft, firm, and shiny ball.
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While hot, shape the helva into individual portions or press into a serving dish; cut into squares once cool.
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Toast pine nuts in a small nonstick pan over high heat, then garnish the shaped helva.