Seitan Pepperoni

This vegan pepperoni recipe makes spicy, dense pepperoni slices. A great addition to any vegetarian meal, like pizza or submarine sandwiches.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
• Calories: 113 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ¾ cup cold water
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• ¼ cup tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons mustard powder
• 2 teaspoons liquid smoke flavoring
• ¼ cup nutritional yeast
• ½ teaspoon crushed anise seeds
• 1 ½ teaspoons crushed fennel seeds
• 2 tablespoons liquid amino acid (such as Bragg®)
• 1 ½ cups vital wheat gluten flour

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix vital wheat gluten flour, nutritional yeast, mustard powder, paprika, fennel seeds, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, anise seeds, and sugar together in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Stir water, tomato paste, olive oil, liquid amino acid, and liquid smoke together in a separate bowl. Stir wet mixture into flour mixture until evenly mixed and a dough forms.

Step 4

Turn dough onto a work surface and knead until smooth. Shape dough into a 1 1/2- to 2-inch diameter log. Wrap log tightly in aluminum foil, twisting both ends to secure. Place on a baking sheet.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 90 minutes. Remove from the oven, unwrap, and cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.

Step 6

Slice cooled pepperoni and use as desired. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap.