shanedanger

Baking it? Never thought of that. Does it remain wet? or is more like a loaf of bread?

 

It isn't exactly wet. Depending on how long you bake it, it can get quite dry.

It is less like bread and maybe more like faux jerky.

I have only baked seitan (although I am certain I have eaten it as prepared in different manners).

When it is not cooked enough, I find that 'gum' texture.

I make some variety of this once-a-week. I am lazy and wouldn't post this if I didn't find this recipe easy and yummy.

approximately 238g of protein per batch!!

preheat oven: 350degrees (F)

2.5cups Vital Wheat Gluten

.5cup Flour (wheat, soy, AP, etc)

.25-.5cup Soy Sauce

.25cup oil

1-1.5cup water

seasonings of your choice

-mix everything well (until it forms a kind of "dough")

-form into a "log"

-wrap tightly in foil

-bake for 40-50 minutes @ 350degrees

NOTES:

-water & oil can be added or subtracted depending on how you like it.

-the best seasoning I have found is Better Than Bouillon No Chicken Base

-for mixing, it is much much easier to use an electric mixer

-after approx. 20min, I turn it over for a more even bake

-I cut this batch into 4-5 servings (that's about 48g-60g of protein per serving!)

Kevin- if you live in the Bay Area, you shouldn't even have to worry about eating at places with meat!

I appreciate all the greetings. I hope to partake in more forums as time permits.

VeganMaster- Well, straight-edge essentially means a lifetime committment to no drugs... but I don't want to get caught up in defining it here/now. It isn't a set of rules.

Practitioner- So you are in The Bay? Indeed I have been to Souly Vegan. Good stuff. The fried tofu and mac-n-cheese are my faves but I can't eat there too often- It is a pretty heavy meal.

Hi everyone.

My name is shane and I recently (re)joined this board in hopes of reinvigorating my gym routine and diet.

I am 33yrs old and have been vegan since 1994. I am vegan primarily for health reasons. I have been seriously lifting for about 5 years.

This is my 1st post but I hope to learn a lot from everyone on this board and contribute as much as possible.

(And ya, if it matters- as I noted in the subject line- I am straight-edge.)