This Vegan Tear and Share Garlic Bread is a must-try recipe that’s sure to impress. Whether served alongside soup, as part of a pasta feast, or simply enjoyed warm from the oven, it’s a comforting delight that’s perfect for any occasion. Get the recipe below.
Fresh baked bread
There’s nothing better than the smell of freshly baked bread filling your kitchen, especially when it’s infused with the rich aroma of garlic and herbs. This Vegan Garlic Tear and Share bread is a delicious, fluffy, and buttery treat that’s perfect for gatherings, side dishes, or simply enjoying on its own.
This bread is a soft, pillow-y pull-apart loaf infused with garlic, dairy-free butter, and fresh herbs. It’s designed to be torn apart and shared, making it a great centrepiece for family dinners or parties.
Unlike traditional garlic bread, this version is entirely plant-based, meaning you can enjoy all the flavour without any dairy or animal products.
Garlic lovers unite
This recipe calls for just 3 garlic cloves but, I'd be lying if I said I didn't occasionally use more. Feel free to adjust the garlic levels to your taste. If you love garlic like I do then you might also like some of these other garlic dishes. (And yes, they're all vegan!):
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Ingredients
To make this delicious bread, you’ll need:
For the Dough:
- Strong bread flour - its important to use bread flour as this is what gives the bread its structure and texture
- Instant yeast - this is what's going to give your bread rise and make it light and fluffy
- Salt - it's important to season bread too! This will enhance the bread's flavour.
- Sugar - don't worry the bread isn't sweet. This gives energy to the yeast.
- Mixed herbs - I use a mix of thyme, oregano and basil but the choice is yours.
- Warm plant milk - use any variety you wish such as oat, almond, or soy.
- Vegan butter - this enriches the dough making it extra buttery and soft.
For the Garlic Butter:
- Vegan butter - this makes the topping rich and buttery
- Fresh garlic cloves - this is where we get the garlic flavour from. Adjust to your taste.
- Fresh parsley - parsley and garlic are best friends. They compliment each other and it gives the bread a fresh, bright flavour.
- Oregano - another classic herb that works well with garlic for a well rounded taste.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Make the Dough:
- In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, mixed herbs and salt.
- In a separate bowl, melt the vegan butter in the warm water and milk.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
- Mix until a rough dough forms, then knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Prepare the Garlic Butter:
- In a small bowl, mix softened vegan butter with minced garlic, parsley, oregano, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
- Shape the Bread:
- Once the dough has risen, tear it into bite size balls.
- Oil a cake tin and place the dough balls into the tin.
- Brush over the garlic butter.
- Cover with lightly oiled cling film and let rise again for 45 minutes - 1 hour.
- Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 180C / 356F / gas mark 4).
- Bake for 35 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Brush with any extra garlic butter while still warm.
Top Tips
If the dough is sticking to your hands and work surface while kneading then coat your hands and surface with a little olive oil.
Be patient during the proofing stages – giving the dough enough time to rise properly is key to achieving the perfect texture. If your house is particularly cool you may find it takes longer to rise so place it somewhere warm.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Either will work with this recipe.
No, you can just knead by hand the old fashioned way! It will just take a little longer to get smooth and springy.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. You can also freeze portions and reheat them in the oven for a fresh taste.
Absolutely! You can sprinkle in nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavour or add roasted garlic for an extra punch of flavour.
The recipe
Vegan Tear and Share Garlic Bread
Equipment
- 1 9 inch cake tin
- 1 electric mixer with dough hooks optional
Ingredients
For the dough
- 500 g strong white bread flour
- 10 g fast action dried yeast
- 1½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoon dried mixed herbs
- 150 ml boiling water left to cool slightly
- 50 g vegan butter
- 200 ml plant milk e.g. oat, almond or soy
- olive oil for greasing
For the topping:
- 100 g vegan butter
- 3 cloves garlic crushed
- 2 tablespoon parsley finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon oregano
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, yeast, salt, sugar and dried mixed herbs.
- In a separate bowl, melt the vegan butter with the water and plant milk.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and bring together until it forms a ball of dough.
- Knead (either using electric beaters fitted with dough hooks or by hand) for 10 minutes or until smooth and springy.
- Oil your bowl and put the dough back inside. Cover with oiled clingfilm then put to one side and leave to double in size (1 hr - 1 hr 30 minutes).
- Once it has proved, turn the dough out on to a work surface and cut into 8 balls.
- Oil the cake tin and then place one ball in the centre and the other 7 balls around the outside.
- Cover loosely with oiled clingfilm and set aside again in a warm place until doubled in size again (45 minutes - 1 hour).
- Preheat the oven to 200C / 400F / gas mark 6.
- Just before the dough has fully risen, melt the vegan butter in a pan with the crushed garlic.
- Brush the melted garlic butter over the dough balls then place into the centre of the oven and bake for 35 minutes.
- Once cooked, brush with any remaining garlic butter and top with the herbs.
- Serve while still warm.
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