nori sheets for philo dough in bakalva

Sweet Adeline

can it be done?? i wan a baklava that's crisp and flaky, not crunchy. apples on the mandoline just don't seem to "cut" it.

Suasoria

I can't see nori sheets working in a sweet, sticky dessert recipe. They're too salty - and they will probably get soggy/chewy instantly.

Sweet Adeline

yeah, that crossed my mind- do you think it would make a difference if the nori was toasted?

Suasoria

I don't know. Toasted nori does tend to hold up better with moist fillings - but I can't get over the flavor issue of salty green food in baklava...

blueyz

I'm curious if some sort of fruit leather/thin bread might work, maybe made of cinnamon infused fruits??

KhaasLadki

What about maybe some very thinly spread and dehydrated coconut pulp with a bit of coconut water blended into it? I haven't ever tried anything like that but after seeing the enchilada wrap recipe on this site, I began wondering if you made something similar (much thinner) if it would work.

Turil

I have the perfect solution! Soak flax seeds in water with a 1:2 ratio (flax:water) for about half an hour. Blend like crazy until smooth and fluffy. Spread on non-stick dehydrator sheets and dehydrate. Viola! Flaky pastry sheets just like phyllo!

I used this recipe in my Mushroom Turnovers Come Alive!

Seriously, this is the ideal way to make delicate, crispy pastry with all raw ingredients. Cheap too!