Vegan Pull‑Apart Garlic Bread
Golden‑crusty, soft‑centred garlic bread packed with rich garlic flavour, fresh herbs, and a buttery melt‑in‑the‑mouth finish — made completely without dairy butter, cheese, or animal ingredients. It has the exact same comforting aroma, crisp edges, and tender fluffy interior as the classic version, perfect for tearing and sharing alongside pasta, soups, salads, or as a tasty snack on its own.
Shared by katty
Time
55 min
Serves
3
Difficulty
easy
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 long crusty baguette or rustic white loaf (vegan‑friendly)
- 100 g high‑quality vegan block butter, softened to room temperature
- 5–6 large garlic cloves, very finely minced or crushed
- 2 tbsp fresh flat‑leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives or thyme (optional).. ½ tsp fine sea salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a gentle kick)
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional, brightens the flavour)
👩🍳 Instructions
- 1
Make the garlic butter: In a small bowl, mash the softened vegan butter until smooth. Stir in minced garlic, herbs, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and lemon zest (if using) until evenly blended.
- 2
Cut the loaf: Use a sharp knife to make deep, evenly spaced cuts along the bread — cut almost all the way through, but leave the bottom crust connected so the loaf stays intact.
- 3
Fill & coat: Spoon or brush the garlic butter generously into every cut and crevice, then spread any remaining butter all over the top and sides of the loaf.
- 4
Wrap & bake: Wrap loosely in foil (leave a small opening at the top for crispness) or place on a baking tray lined with parchment. Bake at 190 °C (375 °F) for 12 minutes, then open the foil and bake for another 3–6 minutes until the crust is golden, crispy, and the butter is bubbling.
- 5
Serve: Sprinkle with extra fresh herbs if desired, then pull apart and enjoy warm.