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Crusty Vegan Bread

Crusty Vegan Bread That Will Transform Your Baking Game

This Crusty Vegan Bread combines simplicity and delightful results with just flour, water, and instant yeast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Uncategorized
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with whole wheat flour
  • 1.5 cups warm water around 110°F
  • 2 teaspoons instant dry yeast can use active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt kosher salt is a good alternative

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Wooden spoon
  • pizza stone or Dutch oven
  • Serrated Knife
  • flour-covered surface

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easy Crusty Vegan Bread
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of instant dry yeast, and 1 teaspoon of sea salt.
  2. Gradually pour in 1 and 1/2 cups of warm water and stir until fully combined.
  3. Cover the bowl loosely and let the dough sit at room temperature for 2 to 3 hours, or overnight.
  4. Generously flour a clean surface, turn the dough out, and shape it into a round loaf.
  5. Preheat your oven to 450°F while the dough rests for an additional 45 minutes.
  6. Make several diagonal slits across the top of the loaf to score it.
  7. Carefully slide the loaf onto the preheated stone or Dutch oven and bake for about 30 minutes.
  8. Once baked, transfer to a wire cooling rack and allow to cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gCalcium: 1mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Keep the water temperature around 110°F to properly activate the yeast. Allow longer resting for better flavor and texture.

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