Craving for bread is not anti-vegan. It just turns out that some vegans refuse bread because of possible traces of dairy, eggs, and honey. However, the majority of Italian bread are actually vegan foods - which explains why French women stay slim despite dropping by their local bakery daily for a baguette.
A friendly reminder to keep in mind when making bread
Bread is different from cake-based bread like banana bread. It must be risen for a minimum of 40 minutes to an hour to maximize the flavor and aroma.
Basic Ciabatta
Ciabatta is a high-hydration bread which means it is a moist dough. It is also one of the easiest types of bread to make as it doesn’t require heavy kneading. It’s essentially perfect for healthy bruschetta recipes to have in the morning.
To make your ciabatta bread, the ingredients to look for are unbleached flour, yeast, warm water, and olive oil. To give a brief idea of making ciabatta: poolish or sponge must be made and risen, for a minimum of an hour to a maximum of 12 hours, before making the final dough. This gives appropriate texture for the final output.
Busy home bakers do this a day before actual baking. After the poolish has been made, the final dough can be completed to rise again for an hour to a maximum of 6 hours. Appropriate baking time is around 25-30 minutes. Additional Trivia: Ciabatta is an Italian term for “slippers” that’s why you have to remember to always serve them in pairs!
Focaccia
It’s safe to say that focaccias are ciabattas’ relatives. Focaccia bread originated in the northern shores of Mediterranean, far from France, but are similarly composed of the same ingredients of the famous ciabatta. The only difference it has from the typical ciabatta is how it looks - it’s flattened, dimpled and topped with rosemary and similar herbs.
If you are looking for a recipe to impress your friends on a Saturday afternoon, getting a head start on this recipe is the best choice to make since it nearly looks similar to a pizza. Focaccias are also one of the readily available vegan bread in cafes. If you’re looking for something to munch in between errands, drop by your local cafe for one (excluding focaccias topped with cheese). It is usually named as a flatbread in American brands and is served with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Pita
For a busy vegan, pitas are the way to go. It can be used to make easy plant-based wraps and be eaten as it is. It’s light and fewer in calories than a typical serving of loaf and plus, the basic recipe can yield as much pita bread enough to make wraps for a week. Simple ingredients to make pita bread are flour, warm water and vegan sweetener of choice (recommended sweetener: stevia). It’s easy to make: shape, flatten with a rolling pin and cook the dough for 1-2 minutes on a skillet at medium heat and you are ready to make those delicious, mouth-watering wraps.
Bread is part of a balanced diet but as a disciplined vegan, we must always look out for clues concerning traces of dairy or eggs. Usually, extra soft, enriched bread is made with milk. Also, if you are planning to buy ready-made store bread, make sure to keep track of the ingredients listed on the label. However, if you’re ready to become an aspiring home baker, drop your fears and start making your own delicious, healthy and unprocessed fiber-rich vegan snacks today!
Here are some types of bread you can try at home with or without a kneading mixer:
- Basic Ciabatta
- Focaccia
- Pita
A friendly reminder to keep in mind when making bread
Bread is different from cake-based bread like banana bread. It must be risen for a minimum of 40 minutes to an hour to maximize the flavor and aroma.
Basic Ciabatta
Ciabatta is a high-hydration bread which means it is a moist dough. It is also one of the easiest types of bread to make as it doesn’t require heavy kneading. It’s essentially perfect for healthy bruschetta recipes to have in the morning.
To make your ciabatta bread, the ingredients to look for are unbleached flour, yeast, warm water, and olive oil. To give a brief idea of making ciabatta: poolish or sponge must be made and risen, for a minimum of an hour to a maximum of 12 hours, before making the final dough. This gives appropriate texture for the final output.
Busy home bakers do this a day before actual baking. After the poolish has been made, the final dough can be completed to rise again for an hour to a maximum of 6 hours. Appropriate baking time is around 25-30 minutes. Additional Trivia: Ciabatta is an Italian term for “slippers” that’s why you have to remember to always serve them in pairs!
Focaccia
It’s safe to say that focaccias are ciabattas’ relatives. Focaccia bread originated in the northern shores of Mediterranean, far from France, but are similarly composed of the same ingredients of the famous ciabatta. The only difference it has from the typical ciabatta is how it looks - it’s flattened, dimpled and topped with rosemary and similar herbs.
If you are looking for a recipe to impress your friends on a Saturday afternoon, getting a head start on this recipe is the best choice to make since it nearly looks similar to a pizza. Focaccias are also one of the readily available vegan bread in cafes. If you’re looking for something to munch in between errands, drop by your local cafe for one (excluding focaccias topped with cheese). It is usually named as a flatbread in American brands and is served with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Pita
Bread is part of a balanced diet but as a disciplined vegan, we must always look out for clues concerning traces of dairy or eggs. Usually, extra soft, enriched bread is made with milk. Also, if you are planning to buy ready-made store bread, make sure to keep track of the ingredients listed on the label. However, if you’re ready to become an aspiring home baker, drop your fears and start making your own delicious, healthy and unprocessed fiber-rich vegan snacks today!
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