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Easy Swirled Vegan Garlic Bread Recipe

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This Easy Swirled Vegan Garlic Bread is a flavorful, soft, and fluffy bread made with simple plant-based ingredients and a delightful garlic-parsley butter swirl. Perfect as a side dish or appetizer, this bread combines the aromatic taste of fresh garlic and herbs with a tender vegan dough, all baked to golden perfection in the oven.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 slices

Ingredients

Dough Ingredients

  • 2 cups self-rising flour
  • 1 cup vegan buttermilk (1 cup plant milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar, set aside to curdle)
  • 1 tbsp active dry yeast
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tbsp vegan butter (divided, for dough)

Garlic Butter Mixture

  • 7 tbsp vegan butter (6 tbsp for mixture + 1 tbsp for dough)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (can substitute with 2 tbsp dried parsley)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Lightly coat a medium-sized loaf pan or ceramic pan with olive oil or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the self-rising flour, active dry yeast, and sea salt until well combined.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients to Dry: Add the prepared vegan buttermilk and 1 tablespoon of vegan butter to the bowl with dry ingredients. Mix using a fork or spatula until the mixture is cohesive and no dry flour remains.
  4. Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough onto a floured surface. Using the heel of your hands, knead the dough by pushing and folding it, turning it 45 degrees with each knead. Continue until the dough is smooth, elastic, and passes the windowpane test. Form it into a round ball.
  5. First Rise: Place the dough into a clean bowl and cover with a dish towel. Let it sit in a warm place for about 1 hour until the dough doubles in size.
  6. Prepare Garlic Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the remaining 6 tablespoons of vegan butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley. Mix thoroughly with a fork until well blended.
  7. Shape the Dough: Once risen, transfer the dough to a floured surface. Roll it out with a rolling pin into a 16×10 inch (25×41 cm) rectangle.
  8. Apply Garlic Butter: Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the rolled dough using a fork or spatula.
  9. Form the Loaf: Roll the dough lengthwise into a log. Slice the log in half lengthwise down the center to create two pieces.
  10. Braid the Dough: Braid the two strips like ropes, crossing them over each other. Then coil the braided dough in opposite directions to form an S-shape.
  11. Second Rise and Bake: Place the braided dough into the prepared loaf pan. Brush the top with melted vegan butter. Bake for 35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and cooked through.
  12. Serve: Remove from oven, let cool slightly, slice, and enjoy this delicious vegan garlic bread.

Notes

  • You can substitute fresh parsley with dried parsley, but reduce the quantity to 2 tablespoons as dried herbs are more concentrated.
  • Ensure the plant-based milk curdles completely after adding lemon juice or vinegar for the best vegan buttermilk substitute.
  • The windowpane test helps ensure your dough is kneaded enough and gluten is developed properly for a soft texture.
  • If you prefer, you can use store-bought vegan butter or make your own for the garlic butter mixture.
  • For extra garlicky flavor, feel free to increase the minced garlic by one or two cloves.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Bread, Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: All
  • Diet: Low Calorie, Low Fat, Vegan, Vegetarian

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