Nitrate & Nitrite Free Vegan Cheese Bread
Total time2 hr 5 min
Prep time20 min
Cook time30 min
4.5(17)
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8 servings
For the dough
- 1 cup warm water (105–110°f / 40–43°c)
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 standard packet)
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp vegan butter, melted
For the filling
- 3 tbsp vegan butter, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 1 ½ cups vegan cheese, shredded
For the topping
- 1 tbsp vegan butter, melted
- 1 pinch flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar in a large mixing bowl and let stand for 5–8 minutes, until the surface is foamy and the mixture smells yeasty.
- 2
Add the melted vegan butter (for the dough), salt, and 2 1/2 cups of the flour to the yeast mixture. Stir until a shaggy dough forms, then add the remaining 1/2 cup flour a little at a time, mixing until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl and is no longer sticky.
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