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    Easy Vegan & Gluten-Free Garlic Bread

    Published: Dec 5, 2019 by Sherri Hall · This post may contain affiliate links.

    This crunchy, buttery vegan and gluten-free garlic bread is incredibly easy to make in just 15 minutes and with only 6 ingredients! This garlic bread is the perfect side for pasta night, or you can serve it with your favorite tomato sauce for an irresistible party appetizer.

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    Cut pieces of vegan and gluten-free garlic bread on a white plate

    Let's cut to the chase.

    In order to make this garlic bread recipe, you need one VERY important ingredient...gluten-free bread.

    But to make real garlic bread, not just garlic "toast," you need a gluten-free baguette.

    Close up of cut pieces of garlic bread on a piece of parchment with parsley sprigs

    And so, we face the "most wheat-based baguettes are vegan and most gluten-free baguettes are not" conundrum.

    Although this typically holds true with most shapes of bread, it is a tad bit easier to find a store-bought loaf of sliced bread that meets both criteria.

    Now, unless you're going to make your own bread from scratch, you need to locate a store-bought brand that works.

    Picking up a piece of cut garlic bread from a white plate with more pieces on it

    Enter Schar.

    This brand makes a dairy-free and egg-free baguette that is not only certified gluten-free, but was also confirmed to me to be vegan-friendly by the company via email (Please note that not all of their products are vegan, so it's important to read the ingredient labels or contact the company).

    The baguette comes in a 2-pack, but we love it so much, we only had one left. 🙂

    Schar baguette in package

    I buy the Schar baguette on the Thrive Market website; however, if you're not a Thrive Market member, you can use the store locator on the Schar website to find a store near you that carries the product.

    If you're interested in becoming a Thrive Market member, check out the company's website here.

    Of course, you can use any gluten-free, vegan baguette of your choosing.

    And if you are not vegan or are not avoiding dairy or eggs, feel free to use a gluten-free baguette that is not vegan.

    Close up of cut pieces of garlic bread on white serving platter with parsley sprigs

    How to Make This Gluten-Free Garlic Bread

    First, preheat your oven to 425° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    Place the baguette on a cutting board.

    baguette on a cutting board

    Then, slice the baguette in half horizontally.

    Gluten-Free baguette sliced horizontally on cutting board

    Place both halves with the insides facing up on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

    Bread halves on parchment-lined baking sheet

    Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes until the edges of the bread are lightly toasted.

    I often prebake gluten-free bread and dough because it helps keep them from falling apart or becoming too mushy.

    Lightly toasted bread halves on baking sheet

    While the bread is in the oven, melt vegan butter in a microwave-safe bowl.

    Melted vegan butter in microwave-safe bowl

    Add garlic-infused olive oil, chopped parsley and salt.

    I find that the garlic-infused olive oil gives the bread a nice, rustic roasted garlic flavor which is why I use it instead of fresh garlic. It also saves time by not having to peel and chop garlic.

    In addition, many people with garlic sensitivity can often tolerate garlic-infused olive oil.

    If you don't have or are unable to get garlic-infused olive oil, you can use regular extra virgin olive oil and ½ teaspoon of garlic powder instead.

    Garlic-infused olive oil, parsley and salt added to bowl of melted butter

    Stir to combine.

    Butter-oil mixture stirred together

    Dip a silicone pastry brush into the butter mixture and brush it evenly onto both halves until it is used up.

    Using a silicone pastry brush to brush on the butter-oil mixture

    Sprinkle paprika to taste over top of each half of bread.

    Paprika sprinkled on top of bread halves

    Bake for 5-8 more minutes until edges are golden brown.

    Baked garlic bread on baking sheet

    Cut into slices of desired size and serve.

    Holding a white serving tray of garlic bread

    Can I use regular butter?

    Yes, if you are not vegan or avoiding dairy, feel free to use a dairy-based butter instead of the vegan butter.

    Can I add cheese?

    Yes! If you want to add some traditional Parmesan or mozzarella or vegan Parmesan-style or vegan mozzarella-style shredded cheese, add it right after the butter mixture before topping with paprika.

    You can then bake as directed or place the bread under the broiler for about 2 minutes to melt the cheese, ensuring you watch it the entire time as it can quickly burn.

    What can I serve this bread with?

    This garlic bread makes a great appetizer served with a side of your favorite tomato sauce for dipping.

    It's also the perfect accompaniment for pasta, soup and risotto.

    Try it with these dishes:

    • Pasta or veggie noodles with vegan Bolognese
    • Pasta or veggie noodles with pumpkin tomato sauce
    • Vegan pasta fagioli soup
    • Creamy vegan white bean soup
    • Vegan lemon risotto
    Overhead shot of cut pieces of garlic bread on a piece of parchment with parsley sprigs

    For another gluten-free Italian-inspired appetizer, try our baked balsamic bruschetta next.

    overhead view of cut pieces of garlic bread on a white plate
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    Vegan & Gluten-Free Garlic Bread

    This crunchy, buttery vegan and gluten-free garlic bread is incredibly easy to make in just 15 minutes and with only 6 ingredients! This garlic bread is the perfect side for pasta night, or you can serve it with your favorite tomato sauce for an irresistible party appetizer.
    Course Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine American, Gluten-Free, Italian, Vegan
    Keyword dairy-free, garlic bread, gluten free, vegan
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Servings 8
    Calories 116kcal
    Author Sherri Hall

    Ingredients

    • 1 vegan and gluten-free baguette (I used Schar brand; if you are not vegan, feel free to use a non-vegan gluten-free bread; if you are not avoiding gluten, feel free to use a traditional baguette)
    • 2 tablespoon vegan butter (if you are not vegan or avoiding dairy, feel free to use traditional butter)
    • 2 tablespoon garlic-infused olive oil, extra virgin (alternatively, you can use regular extra virgin olive oil plus 2 teaspoons of garlic powder)
    • ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves, not packed and finely chopped
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • paprika to taste, for garnish

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Slice the baguette in half horizontally. Place both halves with the insides facing up on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes until the edges of the bread are lightly toasted.
    • While the bread is in the oven, melt butter in a microwave safe bowl. Add garlic-infused olive oil, chopped parsley and salt. Stir to combine.
    • Dip a silicone pastry brush into the butter mixture and brush it evenly onto both halves until it is used up. Sprinkle paprika to taste over top of each half of bread. Bake for 5-8 more minutes until edges are golden brown.
    • Cut into slices of desired size and serve.

    (Please refer to the post above for instructional photographs and other helpful information for this recipe)

    Suggested Equipment/Tools

    Silicone Pastry Brush

    Notes

    Store leftovers wrapped in foil in the refrigerator. Leftovers are best reheated uncovered in a 350° F oven until warm.
    The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. Accuracy is not guaranteed. Information shown should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
    Nutrition calculation was made using Schar brand baguette. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Fiber: 2g

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    1. Christie

      November 13, 2020 at 4:26 pm

      5 stars
      This is pure heaven! I've always love garlic bread when but it's crunchy and packed with garlic flavour, i cannot resist!!!!

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      • Sherri Hall

        November 19, 2020 at 9:35 am

        Thank you so much, Christie! Garlic bread is soooo yummy! 🙂

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