Persian Halva

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 0.5 cup water
• 0.25 cup rose water
• 3 saffron threads
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour

Steps

1. Bring sugar and water to a boil in a saucepan; cook, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir rosewater and saffron into the sugar mixture; cover the saucepan and remove from the heat.
3. Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat; stir flour into melted butter until mixture is a smooth paste. Continue to cook, stirring often, until paste turns golden, 5 to 10 more minutes.
4. Slowly whisk sugar mixture into paste until smooth. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
5. Spread halva evenly onto a plate or platter. Make a pattern on the top of halva using the back of a spoon or a knife. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until set, at least 1 hour.