Seitan Made from Hard Wheat Flour

• whole wheat flour↗2 lbs

  see note

• water↗1 3⁄4 cups
• water↗1 quart
• soy sauce↗3 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Note: Use organic hard red spring or winter flour for this recipe. Before you ask NO do NOT sub any other flour. This recipe is designed for this flour.

2. 2

   Mix the flour and 1 3/4 cup water to form a firm dough. Knead for 3 to 5 minutes then cover with cold water and let sit 5 to 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Knead the dough in the water gently until water is milky. Pour off. Cover with warm water. Knead until milky.

4. 4

   Repeat draining and adding cold then warm until water is clear. You should have a spongy mass. This is your wheat gluten.

5. 5

   Now you have to prepare it. Bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Place gluten in boing water and boil for 5 minutes. Do not cover. Reduce temp and add the soy sauce [or other broth ingredients].

6. 6

   Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce to medium low and simmer 25 to 30 minutes. It should be brown, soft, tender and salty with this broth. It is Seitan.