Baked Seitan Log

Name: Baked Seitan Log
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups vital wheat gluten; 1/2 cup nutritional yeast; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic granules; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1/8 teaspoon allspice; 1 dash cayenne pepper; 3/4 cup cold water; 4 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon ketchup; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon liquid smoke

Submitted by TattooedMamaof2

"We really enjoy this semi-spicy seitan. Cook time does not include cooling time (30-60 on the counter). I like to slice this and lightly fry it on the stove top. It's also good simmered in your favorite bbq sauce."

Baked Seitan Log created by TattooedMamaof2

Ready In:: 1hr 35mins
Ingredients:: 17
Serves:: 6

ingredients

1 ¹⁄₂ cups vital wheat gluten
¹⁄₂ cup nutritional yeast
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic granules
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
¹⁄₂ teaspoon onion powder
¹⁄₄ teaspoon black pepper
¹⁄₄ teaspoon cinnamon
¹⁄₄ teaspoon cumin
¹⁄₈ teaspoon allspice
1 dash cayenne pepper
³⁄₄ cup cold water
4 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon ketchup
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon liquid smoke

directions

Preheat oven to 325°F.
In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients well.
In a smaller bowl, combine all liquid ingredients well.
Add the liquids to the dry mix and combine well, then knead for a few minutes. If there's dry ingredients floating around, add extra cold water 1T, (or too wet 1T wheat gluten) at a time until it's like a moist sponge.
Roll in a piece of foil making a log shape, twisting the ends.
Bake for 90 minutes, flipping half way through.
Let cool before using as desired.

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I made this recipe from another site last night... All was going well but it came out a bit too dry and tough so I don't know whether I need to knead it less (about 5 mins) and/or to add more fluid and/or bake less? Anyone had this problem?

Jayjay.wallasey
It was great! It's a winner! I didn't have all the ingredients, so I substituted quite a few items. Even so, it was tasty. Can't wait to eat the whole log and make another.

Joanne L.
tried this today, left out the oil, added a little more liquid in the form of veggie broth and a little soy sauce, came out fantastic although I ate so much it's expanding in my stomach , ugh! with all the spices it good just plain or with any sauce

David B.
I've tried a few different homemade seitan recipes and this one is by far the best. Perfect texture and very flavorful. I substituted the water for mushroom broth, liquid smoke for soy sauce, and Old Bay for allspice because I had these items on hand. Delicious! I'm certain this will now be a staple recipe.

Pilar G.
I've tried a few different homemade seitan recipes and this one is by far the best. Perfect texture and very flavorful. I substituted the water for mushroom broth, liquid smoke for soy sauce, and Old Bay for allspice because I had these items on hand. Delicious! I'm certain this will now be a staple recipe.

Pilar G.