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An uncut loaf of Garlic Herb Butter Vegan Babka.
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Garlic and herb butter vegan babka

Garlic and herb butter vegan babka is a savory spin a sweet Jewish classic. Makes a showstopping conversation piece with how intricate it is.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Rising TIme1 hour
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Course: breads
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 304kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 cups flour (we prefer bread, can use all-purpose or whole wheat - see post for details)
  • 2 tablespoon vegan cane sugar
  • 1 package instant yeast (1 package = 2 ¼ tsp)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup dairy free milk, warm
  • ½ cup vegan butter, softened

For the Filling

  • ½ cup vegan butter, softened
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoon fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
  • cup vegan parmesan, grated
  • vegan butter, melted

Instructions

For the Dough

  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add in dairy free milk and vegan butter. Using a spatula, fold until mostly combined.  Sprinkle a little more flour if needed to not be sticky and form a ball.
  • Once ball is formed, grease the same bowl mixed in and place the dough ball back into the bowl. Cover with a towel or plastic wrap and let sit for 60-90 minutes in a warm, draft free place until doubled.

For the Filling

  • Preheat oven for 350 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl combine all the filling ingredients together and mix well. Set aside until dough has risen.
  • Once risen, lightly flour a surface and roll dough out until approximately 12×15 rectangle. Brush the butter mixture across the entire surface.
  • Starting on one side, roll the dough into a log. Cut the log length wise carefully so there are two long pieces. 
  • Starting at one end, pinch the ends together and then braid the two pieces together and pinch together again at the end.  
  • Carefully place in a well greased loaf pan.
    *If your babka is not at the top of your pan, cover it and let it rise until it is. If it is, proceed with baking.
  • Place in oven for 35-40 minutes or until done.Brush with more vegan butter at the end if desired.

Notes

*See post for notes about Top 8 Allergy Free variation
 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 430mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1084IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg