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    Home > Recipes > How-Tos

    Vegan Bread

    Published: Feb 3, 2021 · Modified: Oct 9, 2022 by Iosune · This post may contain affiliate links · 22 Comments

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    Vegan bread, natural, non-processed, and delicious. It's crunchy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside, and made with 4 ingredients.

    Photo of a whole loaf of vegan bread

    I absolutely love making my own vegan bread at home! It is delicious, flavorful, and satisfying, as well as crunchy and chewy at the same time. It really is super easy to make!

    Although nowadays we can get a wide variety of bread at the grocery store, like Ezekiel bread, sourdough bread, naan bread, flax bread, whole grain bread, etc., most of it is usually super processed and contains lots of additives, preservatives, and, sometimes, dairy such as yogurt.

    However, this bread is made with only 4 simple ingredients, so it's way healthier than lots of vegan bread brands. And it's also more satiating and satisfying!

    Vegan bread, a super easy, tasty, and flavorful recipe. It is delicious, can be used for making sandwiches, and it really is one of the easiest recipes ever. It only requires 4 simple and non-gmo ingredients!

    Contents hide
    1. Vegan bread recipe - Short video
    2. How to make vegan bread - Step by step
    3. Pro tips
    4. Is bread vegan?
    5. How long will it keep?
    6. Can vegan bread be frozen?
    7. Serving suggestions
    8. Looking for more vegan bread recipes?
    9. Did you make this vegan bread recipe?
    10. Vegan Bread

    Vegan bread recipe - Short video

    How to make vegan bread - Step by step

    Step-by-step photos of how to make this recipe
    • Combine the flour, salt, and yeast in a large bowl (photo 1).
    • Add the water and mix until well combined (photo 2).
    • Cover with a dishcloth and let it rise for 2 hours in a warm place (photo 3). 
    • Grease a Dutch oven with a little bit of oil or line a 9×5-inch (23×13 cm) loaf pan with parchment paper or grease it with some oil.
    • Transfer the dough to the Dutch oven or loaf pan (photo 4) and let it rise for 30 more minutes in a warm place (photo 5).
    • Preheat the oven to 450ºF or 230ºC for at least 15 minutes.
    • Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown (photo 6). You could also check the bread out by placing a knife into the center of the loaf. If it comes out clean without any batter the bread is done.
    • Let it cool for 15 minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack and then let it cool completely. If you don’t have a cooling rack, just use a dish or what you have on hand. 
    • Enjoy you vegan bread warm or at room temperature.

    Pro tips

    • Keep in mind that you need to make this homemade bread you do need to use active dry yeast, not baking powder, baking soda, or any other similar ingredients.
    • You could also add a little bit of oil to the dough if you want to, but that's not necessary.
    • Feel free to widen the ingredient list of your own bread with any spices or herbs you like, or even ingredients like olives, dried tomatoes, raisins, nuts, chia seeds, or whatever you want.
    • You neither need to use a Dutch oven nor a loaf pan, you could just make a ball with the dough and bake it, but I personally believe the dough is easier to handle if you do.
    • I’ve never made a gluten-free version of this bread myself, but if you do, please leave a comment! If you’re gluten-free you may want to try our gluten-free bread.
    Photo of some slices of vegan bread

    Is bread vegan?

    Although it may seem that bread should always be vegan, the fact is that not all of it is. There are a lot of different types of bread and sometimes it can be hard to know if they are 100% plant-based or not.

    Some of them are made with eggs and regular butter, so if you're not sure if a particular type of bread doe, I really suggest you try this recipe.

    How long will it keep?

    As you’ll probably not finish it right away, this vegan bread will keep in good condition if you cover and store it at room temperature for 3-4 days.

    Can vegan bread be frozen?

    Of course! I always have bread in the freezer in case I need some of it. To freeze it, I suggest you slice it, put it in a freezer-friendly bag, and keep it in the freezer for 3 months. You can defrost it in the toaster.

    Serving suggestions

    There are plenty of ways of serving this vegan bread. However, one of my favorite ways of eating it is with toppings like vegan butter, coconut butter, or even vegan cream cheese with cinnamon.

    Looking for more vegan bread recipes?

    • Vegan Banana Bread
    • Gluten-Free Bread
    • Vegan Pumpkin Bread
    • Gluten-Free Banana Bread
    • Vegan Bread Pudding
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    Did you make this vegan bread recipe?

    Please leave a comment below, share it, or rate it. You can also FOLLOW ME on FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, and PINTEREST. I’d love to see what you cook!

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    Vegan Bread

    Vegan bread, natural, non-processed, and delicious. It's crunchy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside, and made with 4 ingredients.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: How to
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan
    Prep Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
    Servings: 20 slices
    Author: Iosune


    Ingredients 

    US Customary - Metric
    • 4 cups all-purpose flour
    • 2 teaspoon salt
    • 2 and ¼ tsp active dry yeast
    • 1 and ¾ cups warm water
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    Instructions

    • Combine the flour, salt, and yeast in a large bowl.
    • Add the water and mix until well combined. I prefer to use a spoon, but you could also use your hands if you want to. It will be a wet dough but it will become more manageable after it rises.
    • Cover with a dishcloth and let it rise for 2 hours in a warm place. 
    • Grease a Dutch oven with a little bit of oil or line a 9×5-inch (23×13 cm) loaf pan with parchment paper. Both work really well.
    • Transfer the dough to the Dutch oven or loaf pan and let it rise for 30 more minutes in a warm place.
    • Preheat the oven to 450ºF or 230ºC for at least 15 minutes.
    • Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown. You could also check the bread out by placing a knife into the center of the loaf. If it comes out clean without any batter the bread is done.
    • Let it cool for 15 minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack and then let it cool completely. If you don’t have a cooling rack, just use a dish or what you have on hand. 
    • Enjoy it warm or at room temperature and serve with toppings like vegan butter, coconut butter, or even vegan cream cheese.
    • Cover and store the vegan bread at room temperature for 3-4 days or in the freezer for 3 months (I always slice my loaf of bread before freezing it).

    Notes

    • Keep in mind that you need to use active dry yeast, not baking powder, baking soda, or any other similar ingredients.
    • You could also add a little bit of oil to the dough if you want to, but that's not necessary.
    • Feel free to add any spices or herbs you like, or even other ingredients like olives, dried tomatoes, raisins, or whatever you want.
    • You neither need to use a Dutch oven nor a loaf pan, you could just make a ball with the dough and bake it, but I personally believe the dough is easier to handle if you do.
    • I’ve never made a gluten-free version of this bread myself, but if you do, please leave a comment! If you’re gluten-free you may want to try our gluten-free bread.
    • Prep time includes rising time, which is 2 and a half hours.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1slice | Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 19.1g | Protein: 2.6g | Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 233mg | Fiber: 0.7g | Sugar: 0.1g

    Update Notes: This post was originally published in February of 2021, but was republished with new photos, step-by-step instructions, and tips in February of 2022.

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    Comments

    1. Michelle says

      May 19, 2022 at 11:05 am

      5 stars
      Super easy and delicious!

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        May 20, 2022 at 9:28 am

        Hi Michelle! So glad you liked it 🙂

        Reply
    2. Colton says

      March 10, 2022 at 3:26 pm

      Super good and super easy! I couldn't get the top as brown as yours but I'm looking forward to trying again!

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        March 11, 2022 at 12:10 pm

        Hi Colton! Thanks for your kind comment 🙂 I'm glad you liked it!

        Reply
    3. Kat says

      January 10, 2022 at 12:14 pm

      5 stars
      Super fast and makes a great bread. Mine comes out very dense it may be something I’m doing but I like it that way. Shoot I love bread in any form 😋 thanks for sharing this.

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        January 10, 2022 at 1:13 pm

        Hi Kat! Thanks for your kind comment 🙂

        Reply
    4. Roslyn says

      January 06, 2022 at 4:04 am

      Do you bake this uncovered?

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        January 07, 2022 at 11:54 am

        Hi! We bake it covered 🙂

        Reply
    5. Nicola Macrae says

      November 17, 2021 at 1:03 pm

      I have this in the oven now, 30 mins it has no colour at all and is not ready for sure. Should I take the lid off the Dutch oven do you think? Thanks in advance .

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        November 19, 2021 at 10:07 am

        Hi Nicola! I think it is better not to take the lid off the Dutch oven! If it has no colour, I recommend you to bake it a little more, until golden brown 🙂

        Reply
    6. Shanna says

      June 27, 2021 at 6:37 pm

      Can you use a different flour than all-purpose? Wondering if I can use 100% whole wheat pastry flour or all spelt.

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        June 29, 2021 at 10:10 am

        Hi Shanna! I haven’t tried it myself but I think it would work well 🙂 Please, note that the amount of liquid may vary if you use a different type of flour!

        Reply
    7. Allannah Del Rei Soliel says

      March 06, 2021 at 1:13 am

      5 stars
      Thank you for this recipe! It's so easy and turns out delicious! I used a combination of rye flour, bread flour, and all-purpose. I'll be experimenting with additives and different flours.

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        April 22, 2021 at 12:40 pm

        Hi Allannah! So glad you liked it 🙂

        Reply
    8. Michelle Oie says

      February 14, 2021 at 8:42 pm

      5 stars
      This bread recipe was excellent. I was somewhat skeptical that such a simple recipe could be so good but was delightfully satisfied. My experience making bread always includes 1 teas. sugar to proof the yeast, so I did add the sugar. To add some pizazz, I added chopped sun dried tomatoes, kalamata olives & sunflower seeds. I will make this again & again. Thank you Iosune!

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        February 15, 2021 at 7:43 am

        Wow, love that combination! Thanks for your comment 🙂

        Reply
    9. Moriah says

      February 03, 2021 at 1:04 pm

      This looks delicious! Do you think this would work as well with whole wheat flour?

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        February 03, 2021 at 1:48 pm

        Hi Moriah! I haven't tried it myself but I think whole wheat flour would work well 🙂 Please, note that the amount of liquid may vary if you use a different type of flour!

        Reply
        • gloria of Veghead, Etc. says

          February 03, 2021 at 11:00 pm

          Always love your recipes. Thank you for inspiring us.
          It would be great if this bread could be made with whole-wheat flour. Do you think you might try working the recipe to see how much liquid is needed if using whole-wheat flour? Or maybe you might create a recipe for a whole-wheat bread? 🙂 🙂

        • Iosune Robles says

          February 05, 2021 at 9:04 am

          Hi! Thanks for your kind words 🙂 I haven't tried it myself with whole-wheat flour but I think it could work well! As you said, the amount of liquid will vary if we use whole-wheat flour!

        • Mj says

          February 09, 2021 at 5:52 pm

          Hi! Looking fwd to making this. Do I leave the lid on the Dutch oven while baking? Thank you!

        • Iosune Robles says

          February 10, 2021 at 10:42 am

          That's it! Hope you enjoy it 🙂

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