does baklava have gluten?

Baklava is a popular Middle Eastern dessert made with layers of filo dough and filled with nuts, spices, and sweet syrup. It's loved all over the world! But is baklava gluten-free?

The short answer is NO. Baklava is NOT gluten-free. Baklava contains gluten. Let's check out the ingredients...

Traditional baklava Ingredients

FLOUR  (ALL-PURPOSE)

Flour is what makes that flaky filo pastry dough for the baklava. Wheat flour contains gluten.

vegetable oil

The other main ingredients in the filo dough is a vegetable oil of some type. The dough may have some salt in it too.

honey or other sweetener

In between those flaky pieces of dough, there's a sweetener like honey usually.

spices & Nuts

Baklava is also packed with spices and nuts. Common spices include cinnamon and cardamom. Nuts like pistachios and walnuts are often included.

are there gluten free baklava options?

Yes! You can have baklava without the gluten. Look in barkeries or you can try making your own.

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Common ingredients used in a gluten-free baklava recipe include nut flours (such as almond flour or coconut flour)...

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...and the other ingredients like nuts (such as walnuts or pistachios), honey, cinnamon, and cardamom are all naturally gluten-free!

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