Easy Vegan Bread
Even the most beginner bakers can make this foolproof vegan bread recipe without yeast, eggs, milk, or oil. It’s quick and simple to put together, requires no special equipment, and is absolutely delicious and perfect for breakfast or dinner, or even just a mid afternoon snack. You’ll be making this easy vegan bread every day.
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Even if you’re “not a baker”, you can make this easy vegan bread recipe! Trust me. B doesn’t consider herself a baker, and she’s commented more than once about the worried look on my face as she’s about to put the dough she’s made into the oven. But it still turns out perfectly every time!
Not only is this vegan bread recipe fool-proof, it is also yeast-free, dairy free, egg free, oil free, and still absolutely delicious! And with only 10 minutes of active time and a 30-minute bake time, it’s a great option for an easy breakfast or dinner side.
This amazing bread recipe is so simple to make, we used to make it almost every day and started calling it “our daily bread”.
Top this heavenly bread with a heavy layer of vegan butter and jelly or a big schmear of our Balsamic Tomato Jam. Serve it with Homemade Chili or Mushroom Stew or any of our terrifically tasty Vegan Soups.
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Why You’ll Love This Easy Vegan Bread Recipe
- Easy Recipe – Even the most beginner baker can make this easy oil free and yeast free bread recipe.
- Quick – The whole thing can be done in less than 40 minutes start to finish, with only 10 minutes of active time. Great for weeknight dinners and even busy mornings.
- No Special Equipment Needed – All you need is a medium bowl, a measuring cup, and a rubber spatula. No Dutch oven, stand or hand mixer, not even yeast!
- Absolutely Delicious – This simple bread recipe turns out fresh and fluffy, perfect bread every time.
Vegan Bread Recipe (No Yeast) Ingredients
With nothing more than a few simple ingredients, a bowl, a rubber spatula, and an oven, you can have fresh, fluffy bakery bread you can make anytime you want.
Please note, you can find the full recipe with ingredient amounts in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. Here, we will go over a few ingredient notes to ensure you achieve the best results!
All-Purpose Flour – you can also use a GF flour
Baking Powder and Baking Soda – make sure these are fresh and in-date for best rise results
Sugar – Use organic white sugar, raw sugar, or even agave nectar
Water
White Vinegar – This acts as the acid to activate the baking soda. Apple cider vinegar can be used in a pinch, but it will add a slight flavor to the final product.
Quick Bread Substitutions & Alterations
- To make a gluten-free bread recipe: Sub a good gluten free all-purpose baking flour like the one from Bob’s Red Mill or Cup for Cup for the regular All Purpose Flour
- You could technically use whole wheat flour to make this fresh homemade bread, but you will need to add more water. I would suggest starting with half whole wheat flour + half all-purpose flour for best results. Standard directions are to add 2 tsp water per cup of whole wheat flour. This will make up for the whole wheat flour‘s increased liquid absorption.
- You can use agave or raw sugar instead of white sugar
- Try some variations like adding chopped olives, sun-dried tomatoes, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, or dried or fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme.
- You can make this recipe using all baking powder and omitting the baking soda. I still like to add the vinegar for a bit of a rustic flavor. I don’t really recommend making this with all baking soda because the excess soda and vinegar needed tend to give the bread too much pungency. If you do omit the baking soda, add an extra 1/4 – 1/2 tablespoon of baking powder in its place.
How to Make Yeast-Free Vegan Bread
This delicious bread comes together so easily and simply in just a few quick steps and only 10 minutes of hands-on time. You’ll be shocked how good you are at making your own bread!
Step 1: Prep
Preheat oven to 425°F
Step 2: Make the bread dough
Mix the dry ingredients together in a medium or large bowl. Add the wet ingredients (water and vinegar).
Step 3: Knead the dough
Knead the dough mixture well in the large mixing bowl with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon for about 2-3 minutes until well incorporated.
Because this is such a wet bread dough, I like to do the “kneading” with a rubber spatula in the bowl itself rather than a floured work surface.
At this point, you may think you need to add extra flour to the bread dough, but in our vast experience, you don’t! Just slop it onto the sheet and get it in the oven to make that magic happen!
Step 4: Form the loaf
Turn the dough mixture out from the bowl directly onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet to “free form” the loaf and immediately place in the hot oven.
I like to free form the loaf rather than using a loaf pan because I feel like it gives the bread a more rustic look. If desired, you can bake this bread in a loaf pan, but I would either spray the pan with nonstick spray or line it with parchment paper.
Step 5: Bake the bread
Bake for approximately 30 minutes at 425F. The bread will be lightly golden brown when done.
Let cool on a cooling rack
Tips & Tricks for the Best No Yeast Vegan Bread
- Measure the flour correctly. Fluff the flour with a fork and spoon it into your measuring cup. Don’t tamp or tap the measuring cup when measuring flour. The best method for accurate measuring is to weigh the flour in the bowl on a digital scale.
- Use a piece of parchment on your baking sheet.
- Get the dough in the heated oven immediately after transferring it to the baking sheet for best results.
- Tap the bottom of the loaf when the bread is finished baking. It should sound slightly “hollow” when done.
- Allow the bread to cool slightly, about 10 minutes, on a wire rack before slicing
- Store leftover bread at room temperature for up to 3 days.
How to Serve This Vegan Bread
This yummy bread goes so well with so many options. Here are just a few of our favorite dishes to serve it with.
- Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup
- Award-Winning TVP Chili
- Hearty Mushroom Stew
- Vegan Squash Casserole
- Vegan Tuna Noodle Casserole
- Also, be sure to check out our Vegan Soup Recipe Round-Up for a ton of great soup options to go with this bread.
Spreads we love on this bread:
- Vegan butter
- Homemade Vegan Cinnamon Sugar Spread
- Cheesy Vegan Pesto
- Balsamic Cherry Tomato Jam
- Garlic Tahini Sauce
How to Store Leftover Bread
Store leftover bread in a well-sealed, airtight container at room temperature. Stored properly, this homemade bread will be at its best for 2-3 days
How to Freshen Up Day-Old Bread
Wrap a slice or two of the bread in a paper towel and heat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to help loosen the texture.
More Easy Vegan Bread Recipes
- Vegan Garlic Bread
- Vegan Bread Rolls
- Vegan Pizza Dough (makes the BEST fluffy vegan pizza crust!)
- Vegan Burger Buns
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We can’t wait to hear what you think. I have a feeling the smell of warm homemade bread wafting through the house will make you very popular with your friends, family, roommates, and neighbors!
Easy Vegan Bread
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose Flour 300 grams
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 tsp white vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F
- Mix dry ingredients together in a medium or large bowl. Add water and vinegar.
- Knead well in the bowl with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon for 2-3 minutes until well incorporated.
- Turn the dough mixture out from the bowl directly onto the parchment lined baking sheet and immediately place the “free form” loaf in the hot oven.
- Bake the bread for approximately 30 minutes at 425F
- Allow the bread to cool slightly, about 10 minutes, on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
Tips and Tricks:
- Measure the flour correctly. Fluff the flour with a fork and spoon it into your measuring cup. Don’t tamp or tap the measuring cup when measuring flour. The best method for accurate measuring is to weigh the flour in the bowl on a digital scale.
- Use a piece of parchment on your baking sheet.
- Get the dough in the heated oven immediately after transferring it to the baking sheet for best results.
- Tap the bottom of the loaf when the bread is finished baking. It should sound slightly “hollow” when done.
- Allow the bread to cool slightly, about 10 minutes, on a wire rack before slicing
- Store leftover bread in a well-sealed, airtight container at room temperature. Stored properly, this homemade bread will be at its best for 2-3 days
- To freshen up day-old bread, wrap a slice or two in a paper towel and heat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to help loosen the texture.
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