This vegan Texas toast recipe features buttery thick-cut bread and just the right amount of garlicky seasoning to make it impossible to resist!
I love a slice of crispy homemade garlic bread whenever I’m enjoying pasta for dinner, but I’ve recently discovered Texas toast and I can’t get enough. Now, you would think something called Texas toast is made for pairing with birria tacos or burritos , but this is not your average Tex-Mex recipe!
What Is So Special About Texas Toast?
If you’re a fan of fancy, thick-cut toast, then Texas toast is the perfect slice for you! It has a unique texture compared to regular garlic bread; the crust tends to be soft rather than crispy, while the interior is fluffy, pillowy, and soaked through with butter and garlic flavour.
The key to Texas toast is using thick slices of white bread and brushing both sides with garlic butter. This is how Texas toast gets its signature flavour and texture.
Why You’ll Love This Texas Toast Recipe
Here’s why you should add this Texas toast recipe to your menu this week:
- It’s vegan . There’s no dairy here, but this Texas toast is every bit as buttery and delicious as the original!
- Texas toast is incredibly versatile . You can pair it with pasta in place of garlic bread, but why stop there? Serve it alongside your favorite soup (it would be delicious with my creamy tomato soup ), make an epic vegan grilled cheese with it, or use it as a base for quinoa burgers .
- It’s also incredibly easy . Store-bought Texas toast isn’t an option if you’re vegan, but luckily my plant-based version comes together lickety-split. You’ll be enjoying homemade Texas toast in no time!
Notes on Ingredients
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- Vegan bakery white bread – You can use potato bread, or even my vegan Japanese milk bread .
- Vegan butter – Use store-bought or homemade vegan butter .
- Garlic powder – Garlic powder allows you to pack in a whole lot of garlicky flavour without crushing all those fresh garlic cloves.
- Oregano – Oregano pairs nicely with garlic. It has a strong flavour, though, so feel free to use less or omit it if it’s not your thing.
- Salt
- Fresh parsley – If you have extra, use it to make parsley pesto !
How to Make Texas Toast
Here’s how to make vegan Texas toast at home.
Prepare . Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the bread onto the baking sheet.
Make the garlic butter . Melt the butter in the microwave, then whisk in the garlic powder, oregano, and salt.
Butter the bread . Brush both sides of the bread with the garlic butter.
Toast . Place the pan in the oven and toast the bread for 12 to 15 minutes, flipping the bread at the halfway point.
Finish . Sprinkle the bread with parsley and serve.
Tips for Success
Here are some simple tips to help you make perfect vegan Texas toast!
- Use quality bread . Look for a fluffy, thick-cut bakery white bread or potato bread. If you can’t find any pre-bagged loaves that are thick-cut, you can ask the baker to cut thick slices for you.
- Don’t skimp on the butter! This is what adds so much flavour and gives Texas toast its wonderfully soft texture. Be sure to brush both sides of the bread.
- Watch your toast closely while it’s in the oven . It can go from lightly toasted to burnt very quickly, so keep a close eye on it—especially if you have an oven that tends to run hot.
Variations
Make cheesy Texas toast by sprinkling shredded vegan cheddar or mozzarella cheese over the top of the bread slices before toasting.
Use an 8-ounce bag of vegan cheese; toast the bread in the oven for 5 to 6 minutes, then flip and cover the other side with cheese. Return the pan to the oven for an additional 5 to 6 minutes, then broil for 1 to 2 minutes and finish with parsley.
Serving Suggestions
Serve Texas toast with pasta dishes like creamy garlic mushroom pasta or spaghetti and meatballs , or Italian-inspired favourites like baked eggplant Parmesan or vegetable lasagna . I also love it with fluffy tofu scramble as an alternative to traditional toast!
How to Store
Place leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate them for a up to 2 days. Reheat them in a toaster oven, toaster, or a 375ºF oven until warmed through.
Can I Freeze Texas Toast?
Leftover Texas toast can be stored in a food-safe container or a freezer bag and kept in the freezer for up to 1 month. To reheat, place the toast in the toaster, or on a lined baking sheet at 375°F for 5 to 8 minutes.
More Recipes for Garlic Lovers
- Air Fryer Roasted Garlic
- Vegan Garlic Naan
- Vegan Garlic Parmesan Dinner Rolls
- Garlic and Rosemary Focaccia Bread
- Vegan Garlic Alfredo Pasta
Ingredients
- 8 – 12 slices of vegan bakery white bread , can use potato bread
- ½ cup vegan butter , 1 stick (112 grams)
- 1 ½ teaspoon garlic powder , 2 grams
- 1 teaspoon oregano , 1 gram
- ½ teaspoon salt , 2 grams
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley , minced (4 grams)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Place the bread in an even layer onto the lined sheet pan.
- Melt butter in the microwave.
- Add the garlic powder, oregano, and salt to the butter and whisk to combine.
- Brush both sides of each piece of bread with the butter mixture.
- Toast the bread in the oven for 12 – 15 minutes, flipping the bread over halfway through.
- When the bread is done, sprinkle the minced parsley on top and serve.
- Store leftovers in an airtight food safe container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 1 month. To reheat, place the toast in the toaster, or on a lined baking sheet pan at the same temperature above for 5 – 8 minutes.
Notes
Texas Toast
Ingredients
- 8 - 12 slices of vegan bakery white bread can use potato bread
- ½ cup vegan butter 1 stick (112 grams)
- 1 ½ teaspoon garlic powder 2 grams
- 1 teaspoon oregano 1 gram
- ½ teaspoon salt 2 grams
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley minced (4 grams)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Place the bread in an even layer onto the lined sheet pan.
- Melt butter in the microwave.
- Add the garlic powder, oregano, and salt to the butter and whisk to combine.
- Brush both sides of each piece of bread with the butter mixture.
- Toast the bread in the oven for 12 - 15 minutes, flipping the bread over halfway through.
- When the bread is done, sprinkle the minced parsley on top and serve.
- Store leftovers in an airtight food safe container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 1 month. To reheat, place the toast in the toaster, or on a lined baking sheet pan at the same temperature above for 5 - 8 minutes.
Notes
Nutrition
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Make your favourite pancake, waffle, and salad dressing recipes with this easy vegan buttermilk. You only need two ingredients, and you probably have them in your kitchen right now!
Buttermilk, also known as “sour milk,” is a dairy product traditionally made from the liquid left over after churning butter out of cream. It has a slightly sour and tangy flavour, so it’s not something you’re likely to drink out of a glass—it’s most commonly used as in ingredient in recipes.
Buttermilk adds a unique flavor and texture to many of our favourite foods. It helps give baked goods like pancakes, waffles, cakes, biscuits, and scones a light and fluffy texture, as well as adding a subtle tangy flavour. It also helps breads and cakes stay moist longer, and in cooking, it’s used as a tenderiser and for dredging.
Traditional buttermilk isn’t an option for vegans since it contains dairy, but you can easily make a plant-based version with soy milk and an acid like lemon juice or vinegar. So simple!
What Makes This Vegan Buttermilk Recipe Work
In a word: science! But if you want specifics, here’s why this recipe works:
- Acid . The lemon juice or vinegar used in this recipe replicates the acidic nature of traditional buttermilk and causes the plant milk to curdle.
- Fat . The fat in the milk helps make this vegan buttermilk just as creamy and rich as traditional buttermilk.
- Soy lecithin . The soy lecithin in soy milk promotes curdling, so you get a result very similar to dairy buttermilk.
Notes on Ingredients
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- Soy milk – While you can use another plant milk here, soy milk really works best due to its soy lecithin.
- Lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, or white vinegar – The acid you need to curdle the milk.
How to Make Vegan Buttermilk
Here’s how simple it is to make your own vegan buttermilk:
- Whisk . In a liquid measuring cup or bowl, whisk the soy milk and the lemon juice or vinegar until combined.
- Wait . Set the bowl aside until the mixture thickens and curdles.
- Use . Your vegan buttermilk can be used in any recipes that call for traditional buttermilk.
Tips for Success
There’s not much to this vegan buttermilk recipe, but here are a few tips to help you along the way:
- Use a liquid measuring cup . Not a dry measuring cup! A liquid measuring cup is more accurate when measuring liquids.
- Adjust as needed . If you need more buttermilk, you can easily double or triple the recipe.
- Don’t forget to wait . It’ll take a few minutes for the mixture to curdle.
Ways to Use Vegan Buttermilk
Vegan buttermilk can be used in any recipe that requires traditional buttermilk, including pancakes, waffles, cakes, and biscuits. It also adds moisture and flavor to breads, muffins, scones, banana bread—the possibilities are endless! Here are some of my recipes that use vegan buttermilk:
- Blueberry Muffins
- Blueberry Lemon Pancakes
- Vegan Waffles
- Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake
- Vegan Chicken Nuggets
- Cornbread
How to Store
Vegan buttermilk can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Be sure to shake or whisk it before using, as it may separate a bit over time.
Can I Freeze Vegan Buttermilk?
Yes, you can freeze vegan buttermilk in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months; thaw it in the refrigerator before using.
Alternatively, you can freeze the buttermilk in an ice cube tray and then transfer the cubes into a freezer-safe bag or container—this way you can just take out exactly what you need for each recipe!
More Vegan Basics
- Cashew Whipped Cream
- Vegan Heavy Cream Substitute
- How to Make Vegan Parmesan Cheese
- Vegan Bacon Crumbles
- Vegan Butter
Ingredients
- 1 cup soy milk , (or other nut milk such as cashew milk, oat milk, almond milk etc) (120mL))*
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
Instructions
- In a measuring glass container or any container, whisk together the soy milk and the lemon juice/vinegar together. Stir until combined, for a few seconds, and then set aside.
- The mixture should begin to curdle slightly – and this is vegan buttermilk. Use as desired!
Notes
- *I prefer using full fat soy milk because it’s thicker, closer in texture and protein make up to dairy milk and the soy lecithin helps with curdling too so you get a result the most similar to dairy buttermilk.
- To store : Vegan buttermilk can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Be sure to shake or whisk it before using, as it may separate a bit over time.
- To freeze : Freeze vegan buttermilk in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months; thaw it in the refrigerator before using.
