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Whole vegan bread loaf on a cutting board with yellow and orange flowers.

Easy Vegan Bread Recipe | Delicious, Dairy-Free & Egg-Free

LaShae Baugh
Discover the ultimate vegan bread recipe! Soft, fluffy, and made without eggs or dairy. Perfect for sandwiches or toast, and easy to make at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 155 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large Bowl
  • 1 Non-slip Pastry Mat Extra Large optional
  • 2 Rectangular Baking Bread Loaf Pan
  • 1 Measuring cup
  • 1 Teaspoon
  • 1 Tablespoon
  • 1 Clean Kitchen Towel

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Warm Water Microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds. The water should be warm, like bathwater, but not hot.
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 1.5 tbsp Instant Yeast
  • 1.5 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil You can use vegetable oil, but I personally prefer olive oil.
  • 5.5 Cups Flour You can use all-purpose flour, but I prefer bread flour.

Instructions
 

  • 1. Prepare the Yeast:Dissolve the sugar in warm water.Add the yeast and let it sit for 10-15 minutes, until it becomes foamy.
    Bowl of Warm Water, Instant Yeast and Sugar.
  • 2. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients:Once the yeast has proofed, mix in the vegetable oil.In a separate bowl, combine the flour and salt.
    Pouring Olive Oil in a bowl to prepare for Vegan Bread
  • 3.Combine Ingredients:Gradually add the flour mixture to the yeast mixture, one cup at a time, stirring until a soft dough forms.
    Mixing the Dough for Vegan Bread
  • 4. Knead the Dough:Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 3-5 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
    Kneading Vegan Bread Dough
  • 5.First Rise:
    Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning it over to coat both sides. Cover with a clean towel and let it rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
    Covered Dough
  • 6. Shape the Loaves:
    Punch down the dough and shape it into two loaves. Place the loaves in greased bread pans.
    Shaping dough into two loaves of bread
  • 7. Second Rise:
    Let the loaves rise again for 30-40 minutes.
    Two dough molds sitting into two bread pans.
  • 8.Bake:Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the bread for about 30 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
    Fresh baked bread sitting on top of the stove
  • 9. Optional Finishing:Enjoy your freshly baked bread!Brush the tops of the baked loaves with vegan melted butter or oil for a soft crust.
    Enjoy your freshly baked bread!
    Freshly sliced vegan bread with a yellow flower on a wooden cutting board.
Keyword homemadebread, recipe, toast, Vegan, Veganbread