Vegan Bread Recipe
A foolproof vegan bread recipe that yields soft, fluffy loaves using plant-based ingredients. This versatile recipe includes variations for different flavors and comprehensive troubleshooting tips.
Ingredients
- Bread flour or all-purpose flour
- Whole wheat flour optional for mixing
- Active dry yeast
- Salt
- Warm water
- Sugar to feed yeast
- Unsweetened soy milk
- Oil or vegan butter
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients (flour, salt, yeast)
- Combine wet ingredients (warm water, sugar, soy milk)
- Mix wet and dry ingredients until shaggy dough forms
- Knead for 10 minutes
- First rise in greased bowl (1 hour)
- Punch down and shape
- Second rise in loaf pan
- Bake until golden brown and hollow-sounding
Notes
- Experiment with flavor by adding nuts, seeds, or dried fruits.
- Ensure proper proofing to avoid dense bread.
- Store in an airtight container or freeze for longer freshness.