Kataiyiff

This is a classic with Turkish Jews. It is a bit sticky, but very delicious.

Ingredients

• 1 pound fine noodles
• Salt
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup slivered almonds or hazelnuts
• 1 cup honey

Instructions

1. Cook noodles in slightly salted water until tender, then drain thoroughly.
2. Pack into a shallow oblong pan and, when cold and caked, turn out and cut into squares.
3. Arrange on a well-greased baking sheet and cover each slice with nuts.
4. Pour honey over each piece and bake for 20 to 30 minutes at 350 degrees F.
5. Serve with a sprinkling of nuts on each and drizzle more honey over the nuts.