Gluten free baking in Israel is more than just a dietary trend; it’s a reflection of the country’s rich tapestry of cultures and its commitment to inclusivity. With a diverse population comprising Jews, Muslims, Christians, and others, Israeli cuisine has always been a melting pot of flavors and influences. From the Mediterranean shores to the bustling markets of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, the culinary landscape is as varied as the people who call this land home.
At the heart of Israeli gluten-free baking lies the reverence for traditional recipes passed down through generations. From savory challah to delicate pastries, bread is deeply ingrained in Jewish culture, symbolizing unity and abundance. However, with an increasing awareness of gluten intolerance and Celiac disease, there’s a growing demand for alternatives that cater to dietary restrictions without compromising on taste or texture.
Classic recipes have been recreated to fit a gluten-free lifestyle, drawing inspiration from ancient grains like teff and buckwheat as well as contemporary alternatives like almond flour, coconut flour, cargill and molino flour. Baked goods are now available gluten free. They are not only delicious but also nourishing and accessible to all.
Gluten Free Bakeries in Israel showcase an eclectic mix of gluten-free delights, from fluffy bourekas filled with spinach and feta to decadent chocolate babkas oozing with gooey goodness. Bakers experiment with locally sourced ingredients and global flavors to create unique treats that cater to every palate. Gluten free baked goods are available for daily consumption and for all of the holidays, sufganiyot for Chanukah, hamentashen or oznei Haman for Purim and even Matzah for Pesach.
We live outside of Jerusalem in the Judean Hills. As such many of my recommendations are primarily based in those locations or those easily drivable but in addition to my favorite bakeries I will also include other gluten free bakeries. Some have been that have been recommended to me by family and friends.
Amit Barkat Patisserie עמית ברקת פטיסרי
Located in the Talpiot industrial district the bakery offers a large variety of delectable gluten free treats.
We have enjoyed macaroons torts and sufganiyote to name a few.
Aluf Kalman Magen St 3
077-803-9532
amitbarkat.co.il
Ben Ami located Jerusalem on Emek Refaim near Talpiot also has a location in Efrat.
We have enjoyed meals at the Jerusalem location as well as having purchased cakes from them for special occasions.
The restaurant has a gluten free menu.
boutique central is a chain of bakeries across Israel.
The location located in Mahane Yehuda has as freezer that is usally stocked with an assortment of gluten free options.
The cakes are good. We have served them to out guests and they did not know they were gluten free.
There website says that they have multiple locations across the county in the following cities Modiin, Even Yehuda, Renanim,
Kiryat Ono, Even Yehuda, Tel Aviv and Jeruslem
Agripas St 64, Jerusalem
02-644-8012 (Mahane Yehuda number)
www.boutiquecentral.co.il
Kazze is a gluten free restaurant. In addition to being a restaurant they do catering. They catered my daughters Bat Mitzvah and the food was delicious.
We have ordered in for holidays and the food is always fresh and tasty. If you did not know it you would not know that you were eating a gluten free pizza. My kids and wife really like the desserts that they offer.
The restaurant is conveniently located in the Jerusalem Rechavia area.
Bezalel 7, Jerusalem
079-565-8822
www.kazzejerusalem.com
Yaniv Semach
Is a bakery located in the industrial district in Petach Tikvah. It is not near us so we do not go there on a regular basis but whenever we do we are never disappointed.
They bakery is only open on Thursdays and Fridays.
For Chanukah they have an incredible assortment of sufganiyoute. In general the bakery offers a wide variety of pastries and other gluten free baked goods that hard to find as well as gluten free bread and rolls.
We purchased numerous cakes from him for our daughters Bat Mitzvah.
A great place to go to feed your freezer.
Ha-Mefalsim St 6, Petah Tikva, Israel
052-339-9938
website
English Cake is a franchise but we have only gone to the one in the Gush.
Please note this recommendation is only for Passover.
About a week before Pesach the bakery becomes Kosher for Pesach. While they are kosher for Pesach they have an excellent gluten free pizza, quiches as well as baked goods.
I highly recommend that if you are looking for a quality gluten free products to pack the freezer with this is is the place to go.
Gush-Etzion Junction, Alon Shvut, Israel
englishcake.co.il
02-650-7066
Beyond the walls of professional kitchens, Israeli home cooks are also enthusiastically adopting gluten-free baking. Equipped with recipes and internet tools they’re exploring new and novel methods and tastes that challenge the perception of gluten-free baking. Gluten-free delicacies have become a mainstay on tables across the country. In our home we make banana bread, brownies and cookies substituting the flour for a gluten free variety be it molino or almond flour.
So come, break bread with us, and taste the flavors of Israel’s past, present, and future—all without the gluten.
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