Vegan Zopf Bread Twists

Ingredients

• 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
• 1/4 cup Sugar
• 2 1/4 tsp Instant Yeast
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 cup Plant-Based Milk
• 1/4 cup Vegan Butter
• 2 tbsp Aquafaba

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, combine 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup of sugar, 2 1/4 teaspoons of instant yeast, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Stir them together with a spoon until they are evenly mixed.
2. 2Add 1 cup of plant-based milk and 1/4 cup of vegan butter that has been melted. Mix everything with your hands or a spoon until a shaggy dough starts to form.
3. 3Turn the dough out onto a clean counter or a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough for 5 to 7 minutes. You will know it's ready when it feels smooth and elastic, like a rubber band.
4. 4Place the kneaded dough back into the large bowl. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Let the dough rest in a warm place for 1 hour. It should double in size, looking puffy and airy.
5. 5Gently punch down the risen dough to release the air. Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces. Take each piece and roll it between your hands or on the counter into a long rope, about 12 inches long.
6. 6Take one rope and twist it around itself. Then, shape the twisted rope into a small pretzel shape. Repeat this with the remaining 5 ropes of dough.
7. 7Arrange the shaped dough twists on a baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper. Make sure they have a little space between them.
8. 8In a small bowl, lightly whisk 2 tablespoons of aquafaba. Brush the tops of the dough twists with the aquafaba. This will give them a nice shine.
9. 9Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the baking sheet with the twists into the preheated oven. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. They are done when they are golden brown on top and sound hollow when tapped lightly on the bottom.

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