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Baklava
Hard 1 hr 30 min~450 kcal 2/10
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Eskisehir Met Helvasi
Toasted flour and sugar syrup are pulled into a dense, fibrous traditional sweet from Eskisehir.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 15 min📖 1 min readServes 8~310 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 35 min cook 20 min rest
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Timeline
Total 1 h 15 min- Prep20 min
- Resting/Marinating20 min
- Cooking35 min
Ingredients
8 servings
Quick:
- 3 glass(~600 ml) Flour
- 120 g Butter
- 2 glass(~400 ml) Granulated sugar
- 0.8 glass(~160 ml) Water
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Lemon juice
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Powdered sugar
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Instructions
- 1
Toast the flour in a wide pan over low heat for 18 minutes until pale.
18 min18:00 - 2
Add the butter and stir the flour for 5 more minutes until fragrant.
5 min05:00 - 3
Mix the sugar, water and lemon juice in a saucepan.
- 4
Boil the syrup for 10 minutes until it thickens around 118°C.
10 min10:00 - 5
Add the hot syrup gradually to the toasted flour.
- 6
Press and pull the mixture with a spatula for 8 minutes until fibrous.
8 min08:00 - 7
Press the halva between parchment paper and rest for 20 minutes.
20 min20:00 - 8
Slice and serve with powdered sugar.
💡 Tip: Cooking the syrup to the right stage lets the halva pull into fine strands.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve in small slices with plain Turkish coffee.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~310
kcal calories
4
g protein
52
g carbs
10
g fat
Protein 5%Carbs 66%Fat 29%
GI 64 · Medium GIGL 33 · High GL
44.5g
Sugar
1.2g
Fiber
99mg
Sodium
7.8g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Satiety (per serving)
2/10Light satiety, you'll get hungry again soon
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Eskisehir Met Helvasi make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Eskisehir Met Helvasi take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 35 minutes, including 20 minutes of passive resting; 75 minutes in total.Is Eskisehir Met Helvasi difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Eskisehir Met Helvasi have?
Approximately 310 kcal per serving. Protein: 4g, carbs: 52g, fat: 10g.Which allergens does Eskisehir Met Helvasi contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Eskisehir Met Helvasi need?
This recipe needs 6 ingredients.Is Eskisehir Met Helvasi filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 2/10; keeps you full only briefly, you may get hungry quickly. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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