How to Make Seitan

Directions

1. 1
   Stir the vital wheat gluten and chickpea flour together in a medium bowl.
2. 2
   Add the water and stir to form a soft dough.
3. 3
   Transfer the dough to a work surface and knead it for 5 minutes. Allow the dough to rest for 5 minutes.While the dough rests, stir all of the broth ingredients for your choice of broth together in a large pot.
4. 4
   Place the pot over high heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Lower the heat to a low simmer.
5. 5
   Cut the dough into at least 4 large pieces, or if you prefer, smaller strips or chunks.
6. 6
   Add the dough to the broth.Allow the broth to simmer for 1 hour, watching closely to ensure it stays at a low simmer (don't allow it to rapidly boil).
7. 7
   Remove the pot from heat and allow it to cool a bit.When the seitan is cool enough to handle, you can cut it into smaller pieces if you like. Use it in a recipe immediately, or store it in the broth. Refrigerate for up to 5 days, or freeze.