Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 1 1/4 cup vital wheat gluten
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2-3 teaspoons Spanish smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes ((use more for spicier pepperoni))
  • 3/4 teaspoons mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons cashew butter ((may substitute peanut butter or tahini))
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 4 tablespoons ketchup or tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke
  • 1/4 teaspoon agave nectar ((optional, but definitely use if you use tomato sauce))

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 325 F. Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl. Put the cashew butter in a smaller bowl, and slowly mix in the water. Add the remaining wet ingredients to the small bowl and blend well.
  • Pour the wet mixture into the dry, stirring well (use your hands if necessary). Remove from the bowl and knead for a few minutes, making sure ingredients are distributed well.
  • Roll into a log shape, about 7 inches long. Place the log on foil and roll it up in the foil, twisting the ends to seal. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, turning over after 45 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and unwrap to cool. Slice as needed and store leftovers wrapped in plastic wrap in the fridge.