Vegan Umami Bread

19th July 2025

• vegan
• umami
• bread
• healthy
• savory
• Emily

Introduction

Dive into the umami-rich world with today's special bread recipe, designed to bring a burst of savory flavors and satisfying textures to your table. This Vegan Umami Bread is not just a treat for the taste buds but also a healthy addition to any meal.

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
• 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 package (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
• 1 1/4 cups warm water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons chopped black olives
• 1 teaspoon chopped rosemary

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine both flours, nutritional yeast, ground flaxseed, salt, and sugar.
2. Sprinkle the yeast over warm water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
3. Add the frothy yeast mixture and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5. Fold in the sun-dried tomatoes, black olives, and rosemary.
6. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
7. Punch down the dough, shape it into a loaf, and place it in a greased loaf pan.
8. Let the loaf rise for another 30 minutes.
9. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
10. Bake the bread for about 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
11. Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Enjoy this delightful Vegan Umami Bread warm, straight from the oven, or as a side to your favorite soup or salad. Its rich flavors and hearty texture are sure to make it a new staple in your culinary repertoire.

Emily

Additional Information

Nutritionfacts	Calories: 190 per serving, Fat: 3g, Carbohydrates: 34g, Protein: 6g
Preparation Time	2 hours 30 minutes
Allergy Information	gluten, olives, yeast