Ken Charney's Basic Setian Dough

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   In large bowl combine all except water and toss to mix.

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   Add the water and knead dough until liquid is absorbed and dough is firm and springy about 5 minutes.

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   Continue to knead for 2 to 3 minutes longer until dough gets tight and flavors firmly incorporate.

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   IF you are using a recipe that calls for raw dough such as a roast?

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   stop here and use the other recipe.

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   Divide into 3 equal oblong loaves Lay down 3 pieces of cheesecloth 8 to 10 inches long.

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   Now wrap the setian in cheese cloth and tie shut OR don't.

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   If you don't simply put the seitan in the boiling braising liquid as is.

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   Advantage?

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    Less of a pain.

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    Disadvantage?

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    You are going to end up with odd size pieces without much consistancy in size and it will be less firm.

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    Try it both ways.

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    Sometimes you might want the different results for the recipes you are trying out.

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    You can make this either Light or Dark meat setian at this point or use another broth you like.

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    There is NO broth specified in this recipe.

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    Use the time for your broth recipe in cooking it.

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    This time is NOT correct because the final step to make it is missing.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.