Baked Halvah Recipe

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   Prepare syrup; cold to room temperature.

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   In a large bowl beat the 1 c. butter with a wooden spoon till creamy.

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   Add in sugar and beat till smooth; set aside.

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   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

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   Break Large eggs, separating whites into a large bowl and yolks into a smaller bowl.

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   Beat yolks till pale yellow.

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   Beat egg whites till stiff peaks form, then mix in yolks.

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   Stir farina into butter mix, then beat in Large eggs.

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   Stir in baking pwdr, cinnamon, vanilla, and pine nuts, beating to mix thoroughly.

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    Butter a 9 by 13-inch baking dish and pour in halvah mix, smoothing top with a spatula.

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    Bake till set (about 35 min).

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    Remove halvah from oven and pour cooled syrup proportionately over top.

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    Cold to room temperature.

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    Serving Ideas : Cut into small diamonds or possibly squares to serve.

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    NOTES :

No additional tips available.