pecans substitute
in bread.

Pecans studded through Bread add pockets of crunch and nutty flavor to every slice. The replacement should hold up during kneading and baking.

top substitutes

01

Walnuts

10.0best for bread
1 cup : 1 cup

Closest swap; slightly more bitter, same crunch

02

Cashews

10.0best for bread
1 cup : 1 cup

Milder, buttery; works in pies and cookies

03

Pistachios

10.0best for bread
1 cup : 1 cup

Different color and flavor; works in baking

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04

Almonds

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Milder flavor, firmer texture; toast for depth

05

Peanuts

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Sweeter and softer; great in Asian dishes

06

Macadamia Nuts

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Rich buttery flavor like pecans; 1:1 swap in cookies, pies, and salads, creamier texture

07

Hazelnuts

5.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Rounder nuttiness, remove skins before using

08

Brazil Nuts

5.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Richer and creamier, chop smaller; high in selenium

09

Sunflower Seeds

5.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Nut-free option, toast well; milder flavor

10

Pumpkin Seeds

5.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Nut-free, earthy flavor; toast until they pop

11

Chocolate Chips

5.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Sweet not nutty; melts when baked, fold chips into dough where you would have used chopped pecans

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