Basic Seitan (Baked) Recipe

Name: Basic Seitan (Baked)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups wheat gluten flour; 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour; 2/3 cup nutritional yeast; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 2 teaspoons ground sage; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 4 cups water; 1/2 cup canola oil; 1/2 cup tamari

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Line an 8 inch square baking pan with two inch high sides with parchment paper. Lightly oil the parchment paper.
3
Stir the flours, nutritional yeast, herbs, spices and salt in a largew bowl.
4
Combine the water, oil and tamari in another bowl.
5
Quickly stir the wet ingredients into the dry to make a very wet dough. It may seem like there is too much liquid, but it will all mix in with enough stirring.
6
Transfer the dough to the prepared pan and smooth the top. Cover with tin foil.
7
Place the pan of seitan dough in a larger roasting pan, then add water halfway up the side of the seitan pan.
8
Bake for 2 hours until the seitan in firm on the top, adding more water to the pan as necessary.
9
Cool to room temperature, cut and use or wrap to freeze. Unfrozen seitan will stay good for two days in the refridgerator.

758

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups wheat gluten flour, 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour, 2/3 cup nutritional yeast, 2 teaspoons ground coriander, and more.

Yes, Basic Seitan (Baked) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Basic Seitan (Baked)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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