Pashmak: Traditional Persian candy floss

Pashmak, meaning “like wool” in Persian, is a melt-in-your-mouth Iranian sweet made from sesame and sugar.

Pashmak is believed to have originated in the Iranian city of Yazd known for its various traditional Persian sweets such as Baghlava and Ghottab.

The texture of Pashmak is in the form of fibers and thin strands that can be easily dissolved in the mouth.  

While also served on its own, Pashmak can be served as a decorative garnish to fruits, cakes, ice creams, puddings, and desserts.

Eating Pashmak, you will feel a nutty taste of roasted flour, combined with the buttery sweetness that lingers long after it has been eaten.

There is also a Turkish sweet called Pismaniye that bears some resemblance to Persian Pashmak.

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