Description
A rich and tender vegan brioche bread recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm plant-based milk (like almond or soy)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened
- 1/4 cup aquafaba (liquid from a can of chickpeas)
- 1 tablespoon plant-based milk, for brushing
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the warm plant-based milk, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- Add the foamy yeast mixture and aquafaba to the flour mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Gradually add the softened vegan butter, a tablespoon at a time, kneading until fully incorporated. The dough will become soft and sticky.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and shape it into your desired brioche form (e.g., a loaf or rolls).
- Place the shaped dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover and let it rise again for 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brush the top of the brioche with plant-based milk.
- Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- Ensure your plant-based milk is warm, not hot, to avoid killing the yeast.
- Aquafaba provides richness and helps with binding.
- The dough will be sticky; resist adding too much extra flour.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan brioche, plant-based bread, dairy-free brioche, egg-free brioche, homemade bread, vegan baking