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Spoon halva (butter, flour and sugar)

Serves 41 h 30 minFrom: Aydoğdu A., Mızrak M., Yöresel Yemeklerin Sürdürülebilirliğinde Standart Reçetelendirmenin Önemi: Kastamonu Mutfağı Örneği (2017)

Ingredients

  • 250 gButter
  • 500 gWheat flour
  • 700 gSugar

Grams are the real measure. Glasses and spoons are approximate and vary by ingredient. 1 Turkish glass is 200 ml.

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Cross-section

  1. Sugar48%
  2. Wheat flour34%
  3. Butter17%

Ingredients by weight, heaviest at the bottom.

Method

  1. Turn the heat down, melt the butter gently, and add the flour once it has melted.

  2. Roast the flour for 45-50 minutes over low heat, stirring without a break.

    45 min

  3. Add the sugar and work it into the flour with a wooden spoon. Keep stirring for 5-10 minutes.

    5 min

  4. Scoop portions with a spoon onto a tray and let them cool.

Where this recipe comes from

From a published work: quantities come from Aydoğdu A., Mızrak M., Yöresel Yemeklerin Sürdürülebilirliğinde Standart Reçetelendirmenin Önemi: Kastamonu Mutfağı Örneği (2017); the method is written in our own words.

Last changed: November 4, 2026

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