Vegan Pain de Mie
Elevate your bread-baking game with this delightful recipe for Vegan Pain de Mie—a soft, tender loaf perfect for sandwiches, toast, or simply enjoyed with a slather of vegan butter. This plant-based twist on the classic French bread uses almond milk, vegan butter, and simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour and instant yeast to create a rich yet fluffy texture. With its subtly sweet flavor and golden crust, this loaf bakes to perfection in just 35 minutes after a gentle kneading process and two satisfying dough rises. Whether you're crafting elegant tea-time sandwiches or planning a comforting breakfast spread, this vegan pain de mie promises versatility and irresistibly delicious results. Perfect for vegans and non-vegans alike, it’s an essential addition to any homemade bread repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 480 grams all-purpose flour
- 10 grams instant yeast
- 30 grams granulated sugar
- 8 grams salt
- 240 milliliters unsweetened almond milk
- 60 milliliters water
- 60 grams vegan butter
Instructions
In a small saucepan, melt the vegan butter over low heat. Once melted, set aside to cool slightly.
In a mixing bowl, combine the almond milk and water and warm them to about body temperature (37°C or 98°F).
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt.
Pour the warm almond milk and water mixture into the dry ingredients, followed by the melted vegan butter.
Stir the mixture with a wooden spoon or a dough hook attachment on a stand mixer until it comes together to form a rough dough.
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 8-10 minutes by hand (or 5-7 minutes with a stand mixer) until it's smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until it's doubled in size.
Punch down the dough to release the air and knead it briefly on a lightly floured surface.
Shape the dough into an 8-inch log and place it in a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Cover the loaf pan with a towel or plastic wrap and allow the dough to rise again for about 30-45 minutes, or until it has risen to just above the edge of the pan.
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve as desired. This pain de mie is perfect for sandwiches, toast, or simply with a spread of vegan butter.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2368 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.4 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.0 g | 155% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3693 mg | 161% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 401.8 g | 146% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.0 g | ||
| Protein | 55.4 g | 111% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 501 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 23.7 mg | 132% | |
| Potassium | 714 mg | 15% | |
*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.
