Vegan Pandesal Recipe (Filipino Bread)
Have you tried making your own bread rolls at home? There’s nothing quite like it. The aroma alone is enough to make one feel warm and fuzzy inside. The experience is truly rewarding and today we have a delicious vegan pandesal recipe for you!
Perhaps if there’s one misconception about baking bread rolls is that you have to be a master baker to do it because the process could be painstaking and complicated. But, it’s totally do-able and much easier (and more rewarding) than you think! Let’s get started!
For more delicious vegan baked goods, make sure to check out these dairy-free cinnamon rolls, best ever plant-based crumpets, and crisp and flaky croissants vegan recipe!
What is Pandesal Bread?
Pandesal is the bread of choice among Filipinos. If you grew up in the Philippines, your mom would buy a warm bag of pandesal from your neighborhood bakery at the first crack of dawn. Everyone in the family would devour every bite, either with a tasty filling or as is. Sometimes, they would dip the bread in hot chocolate or coffee.
Traditionally, pandesal is not vegan; it has milk and eggs. As it turns out, you can make this vegan pandesal version at home and it’s no more complicated than the traditional way. In fact, the process is quite simple. All that’s needed is to set some time aside to let the dough rise. Everything else is a breeze—and cruelty-free!
We hope you try these vegan Filipino bread rolls. Pandesal is usually enjoyed during breakfast but when you make it at home, the time to enjoy it is really up to you! Kain na, let’s eat!
Why You Should Make Vegan Pandesal
Pandesal can be enjoyed in a variety of ways and is really not too difficult to make! These rolls are ideal for breakfast time, cut into sliders, or enjoyed with some vegan butter and berry jam. They are:
- Lunchbox Friendly – Pandesal is perfect for tucking into your or a loved one’s lunchbox. That homemade touch is also a great way to communicate how much you care about them!
- Prime for the Party – Having a get together (or vegan potluck) and unsure of what to serve? Vegan pandesal is the perfect choice! Easy to prepare in bulk and versatile, your guests will be raving!
- No Boring Bread Here – Sometimes eating the same sliced bread every day can get quite boring. This pandesal will keep things fresh (literally!) with their cute shape and sweet taste.
How to Serve Up Your Vegan Pandesal
Pandesal is most commonly served hot and can be enjoyed in a variety of ways, from dipping your bread in a sweet beverage to spreading a delicious filling on it. Here are a few ideas to prepare you for pandesal perfection:
- Do the Dip – One tasty way to enjoy pandesal is to dip it in a beverage such as coffee, hot chocolate, or milk. Imagine the fluffy bread soaking up a dairy-free cup of goodness! Yum!
- Spread the Bread – Spread and bread go together like, well, spread and bread! With pandesal, you can go in the direction of sweet or savory when it comes to spread. Go to tastebud heaven with some vegan nutella or get your basil on with some pesto!
- Sandwich It Up – Pandesal is perfect for creating cute sliders. Throw some slabs of tofu, slather the hummus, and toss your favorite greens and veggies on to make some adorably awesome mini sandwiches! Great for kids, especially.
How Do I Store Pandesal?
Pandesal is best eaten warm right out of the oven but if you end up with leftovers, store them in an airtight container for up to two days. You can also keep your vegan pandesal in the freezer for up to a month—just keep in an airtight container for up to a month and pop in the oven once you’re ready!
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Vegan Filipino Bread (Pandesal)
Ingredients
- ½ cup evaporated cane sugar, plus 1 teaspoon to activate the yeast
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1¼ cup lukewarm almond milk
- 3 cups bread flour, plus more for kneading (about 2 cups)
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal mixed in 3 tablespoons of water–let it sit for at least 3 minutes
Instructions
- Stir sugar, yeast, and almond milk in a bowl and let it sit for 15 minutes or until foamy. Make sure that your almond milk is lukewarm. I heated mine on the stove for two minutes over medium heat. You could also microwave it for 30 seconds.
- Using a different bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Once the yeast is foamy, add the flaxseed meal mixture and vegetable shortening. Mix well.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and mix using a spatula until you have a sticky dough.
- Lightly dust some flour on a clean counter to prepare for kneading. Place the dough on the counter. Gradually add flour on the dough as you knead until the dough is smooth and no longer sticky (about 15 minutes).
- Lightly grease a bowl with oil and transfer the dough to the oiled bowl. Flip the dough to oil the other side and cover it with a plastic wrap. Set it aside in a warm place until it doubled in size, about an hour.
- After the dough has doubled its size, punch a couple of times to release air. Transfer to the counter and roll the dough into logs. Divide the logs into equal pieces. Form in desired shapes.
- Transfer the dough pieces to a tray, leaving about an inch between each other to make room for rising. Set aside for another hour or until doubled in size.
- Sprinkle bread crumbs on top and bake in a pre-heated oven at 400F for 12-15 minutes.
- Serve warm with your favorite filling or enjoy as is.
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Vegan Pandesal recipe and photos by RG Enriquez.
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Bring on all the bread recipes! THis looks amazing!
OMG yesss. I love pandesal!!!
Thank you so much for sharing this authentic vegan filipino recipe, RG! DELICIOUS!
I love trying homemade or traditional breads from different countries. even though the ingredients are similar they all have such different taste.
I adore anything bread-related. This recipe looks unique and also super tasty. Looking forward to making these lovely little rolls!
Nothing better than warm freshly baked bread! This recipe is so good!
I can already smell this recipe! Yum!!!