How do I make vegan kouign-amann?

Enjoy the buttery goodness of 'kouign-amann' even as a vegan! Our recipe will guide you through creating a plant-based version.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make vegan kouign-amann. Items include: all-purpose flour instant yeast salt sugar almond milk vegan butter

all-purpose flour 3 cups
instant yeast 2 teaspoons
salt 1/2 teaspoon
sugar 1/4 cup
almond milk 1 cup
vegan butter 1/4 cup, melted + 1/4 cup, softened

Take note
Be careful not to overwork the dough or it will become tough and dense. Also, make sure to use vegan butter and milk substitutes for an entirely vegan version.

1

Prepare the dough

In a mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of instant yeast, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 cup of sugar. Mix well. Add 1 cup of warm almond milk and 1/4 cup of melted vegan butter. Stir until a sticky dough forms.

2

Knead and rise

Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a kitchen towel, and let it rise for 1 hour or until it doubles in size.

3

Roll and fold

On a floured surface, roll the dough into a large rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick. Spread 1/4 cup of softened vegan butter evenly over the dough. Fold the dough into thirds, like folding a letter. Then fold it from the opposite direction into thirds again. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

4

Shape and bake

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Take the chilled dough out of the refrigerator and roll it again into a large rectangle. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of sugar evenly over the surface. Gently press the sugar into the dough. Cut the dough into square pieces and place them in a greased baking pan, slightly overlapping each other. Bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until the kouign-amann turns golden brown and caramelized.

5

Enjoy!

Remove the vegan kouign-amann from the oven and let it cool slightly. Serve it warm and enjoy every flaky, buttery bite! For an extra touch, you can dust them with powdered sugar or drizzle with a vegan caramel sauce. Enjoy!