Halvah Recipe

Halvah Recipe

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoon
  • Large frying pan with cover
  • Wooden spoon
  • Spatula
  1. Adult with Child: In a frying pan, brown the flour over low heat, watching constantly, for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
  2. Child: To the flour, add the sugar, cinnamon, and oil. With the pan off the heat, stir for about 5 minutes, keeping the mixture a light brown color.
  3. Adult: Add the water and reheat, stirring for about 5 minutes, until the halvah thickens. Then cover and simmer slowly for 5 minutes more. Fold in the walnuts.
  4. Child: Let cool, then cut into squares.