Step 1

Combine warm water and yeast and let sit 5 minutes. Add to stand mixer bowl with sugar and salt. Add the flour and knead about 5 minutes in stand mixer until not sticky to the touch.

Step 2

Cover and let rise 30 minutes. Then shape into a greased loaf pan and rise another 40 minutes.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 350 F.

Step 4

Fill a large pot halfway with water and bring to a boil. Add 1 tbsp baking soda. Boil the dough for 1 minute, then flip and boil on the other side for 1 minute.

Step 5

Remove from pot and let the water drip off, then add back into loaf pan. Cut a few slits in the top for steam. Sprinkle on the cinnamon brown sugar mixture, and add the vegan butter on top.

Step 6

Bake for 40-45 minutes until deeply browned on top.

Step 7

Let cool before slicing. I love to serve with vegan cream cheese! It is also great toasted.