Seitan Roast

Ingredients

• 1100 g soy flour or chickpea flour(100g)
• 2420 g wheat gluten(420g)
• 3130 g almond powder(130g)
• 4575 ml water(575g)
• 52 tablespoon soy sauce(30g)
• 61 tablespoon spice mix(6g)
• 70.5 teaspoon salt(3g)
• 81.5 tablespoon brown miso or vegetable broth cube(27g)
• 92 bay leaves(1g)

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, mix all dry ingredients: soy flour, wheat gluten, almond powder, spices, and salt.
2. 2Create a well in the center and pour in water and soy sauce. Mix until it forms a dough ball.
3. 3On a work surface, roll the ball into a cylinder and cut into 3 strands, keeping them connected at one end.
4. 4Braid the strands and tie it like a roast.
5. 5Place the seitan roast in a pot with boiling water, miso, and bay leaves.
6. 6Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce to medium heat and cook for 1 hour.
7. 7Alternatively, use a pressure cooker for 30 minutes and allow to cool under pressure.
8. 8Let the roast cool completely before slicing it into steaks or shredding.
9. 9Freeze the seitan if desired.
10. 10Grill in a little oil if serving immediately.