Dairy-Free Pain au Lait
Discover the joy of freshly baked bread with this Dairy-Free Pain au Lait recipe, a delightful twist on the classic French milk bread that’s perfect for those avoiding dairy. Made with unsweetened almond milk and vegan butter, these soft, golden rolls are light, fluffy, and entirely plant-based. Key features include a subtle sweetness from sugar and maple syrup glaze, and the use of an egg replacer to achieve that tender texture without compromise. Perfect for breakfast spreads, brunch gatherings, or as an indulgent snack, these dairy-free rolls require simple ingredients and beginner-friendly techniques like kneading and proofing to achieve bakery-quality results at home. Whether enjoyed with jam or on their own, this vegan recipe proves that comfort food can be wholly inclusive and undeniably delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams All-purpose flour
- 7 grams Instant yeast
- 50 grams Sugar
- 10 grams Salt
- 300 milliliters Unsweetened almond milk
- 70 grams Vegan butter
- 1 serving Egg replacer (equivalent to 1 egg)
- 2 tablespoons Maple syrup (for glazing)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix thoroughly to distribute the yeast and sugar evenly.
Warm the unsweetened almond milk to about 100°F (just above room temperature) to help activate the yeast.
Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the almond milk. Stir with a wooden spoon until the mixture starts to come together.
Melt the vegan butter and add it to the dough along with the egg replacer. Mix well until a sticky dough forms.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Place the kneaded dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and let rise in a warm, draft-free spot for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until doubled in size.
Once the dough has doubled, punch it down gently and transfer it back to the floured surface. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces.
Shape each piece into a ball or oval shape and place them onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Cover again with the cloth and allow them to rise for another 30 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Brush the tops of each roll with maple syrup for a beautiful glaze.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until lightly golden brown on top.
Remove from the oven and allow the rolls to cool on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2700 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 64.2 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.2 g | 181% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4682 mg | 204% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 460.8 g | 168% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.9 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 67.1 g | ||
| Protein | 56.5 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 644 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 24.9 mg | 138% | |
| Potassium | 790 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
