Vegan Yeast Bread is a familiar and easy bread recipe that combines the hearty flavor of a homemade bread with plant-based ingredients. It can even be a comforting ritual that makes your kitchen smell warm with fresh loaves of bread when it is all done at home. Vegan Yeast Bread is a beginner-level recipe, and a bit of patience gets you great rewards: slices of softness and fluffiness that taste so much better than anything you can buy in the stores. You only need to bake it once to realize that it is not difficult to create fresh bread that is completely free of dairy products and/or eggs and is light and satisfying, as well.
STATS
- Diet: Vegan
- Working time (total): 2 hours 30 minutes
- Course: Bread
- Cuisine: Global
- Time for prep: 20 minutes
- Cooking time: 30 minutes
- Total yield: 1 standard
- loaf Size/serving: 1 slice
- Level of difficulty: Easy to Moderate
- Mode of cooking: Oven baking
EQUIPMENT
- Large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Wooden spoon/spatula
- Clean kitchen towel
- Loaf pan (9×5 inch)
- Oven
- Wire cooling rack
INGREDIENTS:
- Two tablespoons of olive oil
- One packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1¼ cups of warm water (about 45°C/110°F)
- Three and a half cups of bread flour/general-purpose flour.
- A couple of tablespoons of sugar/maple syrup
- One teaspoon of salt
INGREDIENT NOTES
Flour:
- All-purpose flour produces a soft loaf, whereas bread flour produces structurally chewier slices. A blend of all-purpose and wheat may be used to provide a nutty taste.
Yeast:
- Active dry yeast is perfectly fine to use, but instant yeast would be fine as well and can also be added directly to the flour. Make sure that the yeast is fresh, so that the bread may rise correctly.
Warm water:
- Water must be warm, not hot. When it is overheated, it may kill the yeast, and when it is under-thawed, the yeast may not germinate.
Olive oil:
- Preserves the bread moist and prevents it from drying out too rapidly. Canola or sunflower oil is also recommended.
Sugar:
- Supports the yeast and provides a mild sweetness. It can be switched out for maple sugar or agave nectar.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- In a small pan, whisk the warm syrup, water, and dough.
- tir gently and let sit for Five to ten minutes while foamy.
- In a big bowl, blend the flour & salt.
- Toss in the yeast and water mixture and olive oil after making a well in the center.
- Transfer to a floured surface after stirring till a rough dough forms.
- The dough ought to feel smooth and elastic after 8 to 10 minutes of mixing.
- Put the dough in a bowl that has been lightly oiled, cover it with a moist kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm
- location for around an hour, till it has doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough & lightly knead for 1 to 2 minutes.
- After forming into a loaf, move it to an oiled loaf pan.
- After 30 to 40 minutes, cover the dough once again, and it should rise slightly above the pan.
- Now heat up the oven to 375°F.
- The loaf should sound hollow when tapped after 25 to 30 minutes of baking, or when the top is golden brown.
- Before cutting, take it out of the oven & give to it rest for 20 minutes on the metal rack.
TIPS
- Give it a little extra flavor by transferring the olive oil onto the top of the loaf before baking.
- To make the crust softer, wrap the bread with a clean towel when it is cooling.
- Place a small pan of boiling water in the oven while the loaf bakes to achieve a crusty loaf.
DATA STORAGE
Refrigerate:
- You can keep cooled bread for a maximum of four days in a sealed box or wrapped in foil. Toast pieces before serving for optimal flavor.
Freezer:
- For a period of no more than two months, keep the entire loaf or individual slices carefully wrapped in foil & plastic in the freezer.
FAQS
Is it feasible to make this bread gluten-free?
- Yeah, but you should use a blend of gluten-free flours that are tailored to making breads with yeast.
Does a stand mixer have to be bought?
- Nope, hand kneading is ok. A dough hook mixer simply saves one’s time.
Is an option to add more sweetness to the bread?
- Yes, simply put in 1-2 additional tablespoons of sugar or maple syrup.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Calories: 140
Protein: 4g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Total Fat: 3g
Saturated Fat: 0.5g
Sodium: 180mg
Sugars: 2g
