Vegan Pepperoni

1h 10m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1In a bowl, mix vital wheat gluten, onion powder, smoked paprika, ground mustard, sweet paprika, freshly ground black pepper, freshly ground anise seeds or fennel seeds, and red chili flakes.
  2. 2In a measuring cup, mix water, sugar, porcini mushroom bouillon cube, kosher salt, refined coconut oil, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, and liquid smoke.
  3. 3Pour wet ingredients onto dry ingredients and mix until combined.
  4. 4Add minced garlic and mix until combined.
  5. 5Knead the mixture for 2-3 minutes until a dough forms.
  6. 6Shape the dough into a log and tightly wrap it in parchment paper, then in aluminum foil.
  7. 7Place on a baking sheet; bake in a pre-heated oven 350°F/177°C for 1 hour, flipping halfway through.
  8. 8Once cooked, let cool at room temperature, then refrigerate overnight (still wrapped).
  9. 9Slice and serve.

Ingredients

  • 150 g vital wheat gluten
  • 1 Tbsp onion powder
  • 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground mustard
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tsp anise seeds or fennel seeds, freshly ground
  • 1 tsp red chili flakes
  • 150 ml water
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 0.5 pc porcini mushroom bouillon cube
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 15 g refined coconut oil
  • 15 g tomato paste
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp liquid smoke
  • 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced

Equipment

whiskbowlspatulameasuring cupparchment paperaluminum foilbaking sheetknife