Seitan en Croûte: Savory Seitan Wrapped in Flaky Pastry
A juicy, savory seitan wrapped in a flaky pastry crust . . . need we say more?
Equipment
- Baking sheet, Parchment paper or silicone baking mat, Mixing bowls, Rolling pin, Oven
Ingrediënten
- 1 cup 120 g whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon 15 g prepared stone-ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes plus extra for sprinkling
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika plus extra for sprinkling
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari
- 2 teaspoons liquid smoke
- 1 cup 235 ml beef-flavored vegetable broth (or plain vegetable broth)
- ¼ cup 30 g nutritional yeast
- 1 package 1 pound, or 455 g vegan frozen puff pastry
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon 15 g tomato paste
- 2 cups 288 g vital wheat gluten flour
- ½ cup 120 ml extra-virgin olive oil
Instructies
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C, or gas mark 4).
- Have ready a baking sheet lined with parchment or a silicone baking mat, such as Silpat.
- In a large-size mixing bowl, combine the wheat gluten, wheat flour, nutritional yeast, parsley, paprika, garlic powder, and pepper.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the broth, oil, soy sauce, tomato paste, mustard, and liquid smoke.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry and knead together until well incorporated and a moist dough forms.
- Let rest for 20 minutes.
- Thaw the puff pastry according to the package instructions.
- Form the mixture into a loaf (similar to a meat loaf shape) and place in the center of the baking sheet.
- Bake, uncovered, for 35 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly, to allow the loaf to reabsorb its juices.
- Increase the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C, or gas mark 5).
- Cover the loaf entirely with one of the pastry sheets, tucking the edges underneath the loaf.
- Slice another sheet into 10 even strips for weaving.
- Weave the strips, on the diagonal, across the top of the loaf (like the top of an apple pie!
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- Tuck loose ends under the loaf.
- Sprinkle a little paprika and parsley on top for color.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 20 to 25 minutes, or until the pastry is fluffy and golden brown.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or a light salad for a complete meal.
Wine Advice:
Pair with a full-bodied red wine like Cabernet Sauvignon or a dry rosé.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 250 kcal | Carbohydrates: 25 g | Protein: 12 g | Fat: 14 g | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 1 g | Salt: 1.5 g