Ingredients:

1 cup white sugar

1/2 cup water

1/4 cup rose water

3 saffron threads

1 cup unsalted butter

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions:

Bring sugar and water to a boil in a saucepan; cook, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Stir rose water and saffron into the sugar mixture; cover saucepan and remove from heat.

Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat; stir flour into the melted butter until mixture is a smooth paste. Continue to cook, stirring often, until paste turns golden, about 5 to 10 more minutes.

Slowly whisk sugar mixture into paste until smooth. Remove saucepan from heat and 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.

Nutrition Facts:
Per Serving: 386 calories; 23.2 g fat; 42.9 g carbohydrates; 2.7 g protein; 61 mg cholesterol; 4 mg sodium.