If there’s one appetizer or side dish that makes any meal better, it’s garlic bread. From the savory flavors to the intense butter and the herb garnishes, garlic bread takes the cake. And this garlic bread? Well, this bread isn’t your standard bread-on-butter appetizer. No, it’s so much more. This recipe is an easy vegan alternative that cuts the bread into a fan and pours the garlic mixture in! This method ensures that each square centimeter is coated in decadent flavor, and it allows for easy baking and garlic on both sides!
ingredients in this buttery garlic bread
You just need a handful of ingredients to make your own vegan garlic bread at home!
Sourdough Bread: First up, you will need 1 loaf of sourdough bread. And while I personally love sourdough with this recipe, you can use any type of bread your prefer (like white, whole wheat, or ciabatta!) Butter: Next, you’ll need ½ cup of vegan butter/margarine. Garlic: For the garlic portion, use 6 cloves of minced garlic. Feeling fancy? Use our Garlic Confit or even Air Fryer Roasted Garlic (you can use the oil it cooked in to replace the butter!) Seasonings: Next, add flavor with ½ teaspoon each of onion powder, dried basil, and dried parsley. Follow that with ¼ teaspoon each of oregano and salt.
How to make vegan garlic bread
The secret to this garlic bread happens in steps 2 and 4. First, we’ll slice the loaf without cutting all the way through. When we get to step 4, we’ll pour the butter mixture inside, which creates a hasselback potato-style garlic bread. Each bite is coated with delicious flavor!
How to Get crispier bread
Craving extra crispy garlic bread? For bread that has the most perfect crunch around the edges, bake as described above. Then, slice the pieces completely through and lay the slices in a single flat layer, broiling until golden brown! Bon appétit!
Vegan Butter Options & Substitutes
When it comes to making vegan garlic bread, choosing the right butter substitute is crucial for achieving that perfect balance of rich, creamy, and savory flavors. Here are some popular vegan butter options to consider:
What to serve with vegan garlic bread
In sticking with the classics, serve up this buttery bread with these Italian and pasta dishes for the most perfect comfort meals.
Go Italian with some Easy Vegan Meatballs, Vegetable Bolognese, or Vegetable Baked Ziti. Serve it with soup, like this Broccoli Cauliflower Soup, Wild Rice Soup, Tuscan White Bean Soup, or Chickpea Noodle Soup!
Or level up your garlic bread by topping it with Gremolata after cooking!
