First attempt at baklava came out pretty good. Used crushed pretzels instead of nuts because my dad can’t eat them. Also a test drive for a party that’s going to have someone with a nut allergy.
First attempt at baklava came out pretty good. Used crushed pretzels instead of nuts because my dad can’t eat them. Also a test drive for a party that’s going to have someone with a nut allergy.
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one-eye-deer
I love ingenuity when it comes to modifying recipes! Did the pretzels work out well as a nut substitute? I’m curious if they mimicked the taste and texture of nuts, or if they softened too much from the liquid ingredients.
AgileMastodon0909
Pretzels for texture to accommodate a nut allergy?! That’s genius!
Budget_Percentage_73
I would be so excited if someone showed up with this at a get together!
I’ve always wanted to try baklava but I’m allergic to nuts as well and it’s hard to find a nut free alternative that’s still somewhat authentic
Lazybunny_
Fascinating substitution I never would have thought of, it sounds delicious.
annsy5
Ooh, pretzel bits sounds like a great substitute for nuts! I can’t wait to hear how they turned out!
Now I’m thinking about other things – I know cacao nibs work well, but there must be more!
nigeltheworm
The crushed pretzels are a very clever idea.
ThePastryarchyCU
if the people can have seeds, I’ve heard that sunflower or pumpkin seeds can be good substitutes for nuts in some recipes.
Jewish-Mom-123
I have also successfully used crushed potato sticks as a substitute for nuts or for chow mein noodles or sesame sticks, as they are gluten-free.
unibonger
I bet the salt from the pretzel makes it even more delicious! Yum.
HndsDwnThBest
Roasted pumpkin seeds/pepitas are a great substitute for dishes that call for nuts.
ghizaswheel
trying to think of ways to stop the pretzels from getting too soft texturally… could you perhaps candy the bits to keep them crunchy? though maybe that’d make the overall recipe too sweet without adjusting 🤔 still, what a clever idea!
CheezDustTurdFart
There are some recipes that use chickpeas instead of nuts, I heard.
ElderberryNext1939
If the pretzels do become soggy, can you use sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds or sesame seeds? They would all have a similar crunch to nuts. Even pine nuts are not considered nuts. They are the seed from a pine tree. They just happened to have the word nut in their name.
Lost-Link6216
Did you roll out all the layers or find a place to buy them? I love baklava but rolling out all those thin sheets is above my skill level.
Potential_Camel8736
omg as a nut allergy haver, this is brilliant. the way i have missed baklava
PlentyCow8258
Maybe popped quinoa or rice could work too? But it’d also probably get soggy.
downvotethetrash
Ok I love that idea and really want to try this it looks delicious
cupcaketara
How interesting! I love this idea, could be a fun portal to unique flavor combinations. I’d maybe try toasting the crushed pretzels before adding them in, to make them very hard and reduce the softening from soaking up the liquid.
VictorTheCutie
What a great idea! As a parent of a kiddo with a nut allergy, I really appreciate stuff like this. Just a friendly reminder to make sure that the pretzels you’re using are also peanut safe…. I’ve frequently been surprised at certain products that are not safe due to being processed in the same facility as peanuts or treatments. But you might already know this. Either way, looks delicious!!
ElderberryNext1939
I love baklava, but I’m allergic to walnuts. I can have the baklava that has all pistachios, and I’ve even made baklava at home with pecans. But after researching from reading your post, I feel like I have to try to make baklava with sesame seeds or pine nuts. Maybe I’ll try making half with sesame seeds and half with pretzels.
Bellini_DownSouth
I love pretzels. Would absolutely smash.
BaileySeeking
This looks so yummy! I wish I had my grandma’s recipe still. Hers was so good and I’ve been craving making some. Maybe this is a sign hahaha
I wonder how dried chickpeas would work? I’ve had pretzel crust on a cake and it’s really good but gets soggy after a day.
Anyone-9451
Oh that’s clever with the pretzels…I wonder if you could also try those dry roasted chickpeas…I just had some lol so they are in my mind
natfutsock
What a creative choice! I love it. Honestly sometimes cooking for people with allergies can be so fun, it makes you think outside the box and this is totally inspired
DeepPassageATL
Great idea. I use steel cut oats as another nut su.
taniamorse85
That’s a clever substitution! I’m fine with nuts/seeds, but I’d consider trying this out of sheer curiosity.
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I love ingenuity when it comes to modifying recipes! Did the pretzels work out well as a nut substitute? I’m curious if they mimicked the taste and texture of nuts, or if they softened too much from the liquid ingredients.
Pretzels for texture to accommodate a nut allergy?! That’s genius!
I would be so excited if someone showed up with this at a get together!
I’ve always wanted to try baklava but I’m allergic to nuts as well and it’s hard to find a nut free alternative that’s still somewhat authentic
Fascinating substitution I never would have thought of, it sounds delicious.
Ooh, pretzel bits sounds like a great substitute for nuts! I can’t wait to hear how they turned out!
Now I’m thinking about other things – I know cacao nibs work well, but there must be more!
The crushed pretzels are a very clever idea.
if the people can have seeds, I’ve heard that sunflower or pumpkin seeds can be good substitutes for nuts in some recipes.
I have also successfully used crushed potato sticks as a substitute for nuts or for chow mein noodles or sesame sticks, as they are gluten-free.
I bet the salt from the pretzel makes it even more delicious! Yum.
Roasted pumpkin seeds/pepitas are a great substitute for dishes that call for nuts.
trying to think of ways to stop the pretzels from getting too soft texturally… could you perhaps candy the bits to keep them crunchy? though maybe that’d make the overall recipe too sweet without adjusting 🤔 still, what a clever idea!
There are some recipes that use chickpeas instead of nuts, I heard.
If the pretzels do become soggy, can you use sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds or sesame seeds? They would all have a similar crunch to nuts. Even pine nuts are not considered nuts. They are the seed from a pine tree. They just happened to have the word nut in their name.
Did you roll out all the layers or find a place to buy them? I love baklava but rolling out all those thin sheets is above my skill level.
omg as a nut allergy haver, this is brilliant. the way i have missed baklava
Maybe popped quinoa or rice could work too? But it’d also probably get soggy.
Ok I love that idea and really want to try this it looks delicious
How interesting! I love this idea, could be a fun portal to unique flavor combinations. I’d maybe try toasting the crushed pretzels before adding them in, to make them very hard and reduce the softening from soaking up the liquid.
What a great idea! As a parent of a kiddo with a nut allergy, I really appreciate stuff like this. Just a friendly reminder to make sure that the pretzels you’re using are also peanut safe…. I’ve frequently been surprised at certain products that are not safe due to being processed in the same facility as peanuts or treatments. But you might already know this. Either way, looks delicious!!
I love baklava, but I’m allergic to walnuts. I can have the baklava that has all pistachios, and I’ve even made baklava at home with pecans. But after researching from reading your post, I feel like I have to try to make baklava with sesame seeds or pine nuts. Maybe I’ll try making half with sesame seeds and half with pretzels.
I love pretzels. Would absolutely smash.
This looks so yummy! I wish I had my grandma’s recipe still. Hers was so good and I’ve been craving making some. Maybe this is a sign hahaha
if they can have sesame seeds I think I’ve made [this recipe](https://delishably.com/nut-free-baklava-recipe) which turned out great. i’ll have to try pretzels sometime!
I wonder how dried chickpeas would work? I’ve had pretzel crust on a cake and it’s really good but gets soggy after a day.
Oh that’s clever with the pretzels…I wonder if you could also try those dry roasted chickpeas…I just had some lol so they are in my mind
What a creative choice! I love it. Honestly sometimes cooking for people with allergies can be so fun, it makes you think outside the box and this is totally inspired
Great idea. I use steel cut oats as another nut su.
That’s a clever substitution! I’m fine with nuts/seeds, but I’d consider trying this out of sheer curiosity.
Hear me out…candied bacon