Amasya molasses flour halva browns flour in butter, then sweetens it with molasses for a dark old-style dessert.
8 min prep 15 min cook 10 min rest
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Mix the molasses and hot water in a separate bowl.
Toast the flour in butter for 8 minutes, until light brown.
Add the hot molasses water in a thin stream so it does not splatter.
Gather the helva over low heat for 3 minutes.
Shape with a spoon and rest for 10 minutes.
💡 Tip: Adding the molasses after turning off the heat prevents the dessert from tasting burnt.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Shape with a spoon and serve warm.
~192
kcal calories
2
g protein
26
g carbs
8
g fat
15.1g
Sugar
0.7g
Fiber
69.9mg
Sodium
5.2g
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.
Light satiety, you'll get hungry again soon
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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