Vegan Garlic Bread

Submitted by Izy Hossack

"Buttery sticks of pillowy dough covered in garlic and parsley. I like to use a no-knead dough to make the whole process even easier."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4-8

ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup plus 2 tbsp water
• 1 teaspoon dry active yeast
• 2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon vegan butter
• handful parsley, roughly chopped
• 1 pinch salt

directions

1. Mix the water and yeast in a large bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes to activate the yeast then pour in the flour and salt. Stir to get a shaggy dough. Pour a bit of oil into the bowl then lift up the dough and turn it over to coat it completely in oil. Cover with a damp towel and leave somewhere warm for 2-3 hours until doubled in volume.
2. Grease a small baking tray with 1 tbsp of the olive oil. Punch the dough down and tip it out onto the prepared baking tray. Use your fingertips to spread it out into an oval about ½-inch thick. Cover with a damp towel and leave to rise in a warm place for 30 minutes until doubled in volume.
3. Meanwhile preheat the oven to 350oF.
4. Uncover the dough, score 1-inch wide strips along the dough and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and slightly crisp.
5. As the dough is baking heat the remaining olive oil, vegan butter and garlic together in a small pot over a low heat. Once the butter has melted, remove from the stove. Stir in the parsley and pour this over the hot bread.