Vegan Brioche
Vegan brioche is a delightful twist on the traditional French bread that combines fluffy texture with rich flavor, making it suitable for any time of day. This egg-free recipe utilizes aquafaba to achieve that soft and airy quality typical of classic brioche. Whether you choose to savor it fresh from the oven, transform it into a decadent French toast, or use it as a base for an indulgent dessert, this vegan brioche is sure to impress your family and friends at gatherings or cozy breakfasts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 g white bread flour
- 200 g plain (all-purpose) flour
- 10 g fast action yeast
- 50 g caster sugar
- 120 ml aquafaba
- 200 ml unsweetened non-dairy milk
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
- 200 g vegan butter or 160 ml olive oil
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, combine the white bread flour and all-purpose flour, adding yeast to one side and salt and sugar to the other.
- Mix in aquafaba, non-dairy milk, and vanilla until a rough dough forms. Knead until smooth.
- Incorporate softened vegan butter or olive oil into the dough until fully combined.
- Refrigerate the dough overnight in a covered bowl for the first rise.
- Shape the dough into a loaf or smaller portions and place in a loaf tin. Let rise until doubled.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Brush with glaze made from non-dairy milk and maple syrup before baking for about 20 minutes at high heat, then lower to cook for another 25–30 minutes.
- Cool before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://cooknatalie.com/vegan-brioche/