Seitan en Croûte – Vegan Savory Pastry Loaf
A juicy and savory seitan loaf wrapped in a flaky puff pastry, offering the perfect blend of flavors and textures for your next celebration!
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Mixing bowls
- Pastry brush
- Parchment paper or silicone mat
Ingredients
- 1 cup 120 g whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon 15 g prepared stone-ground mustard
- 1 package 1 pound, or 455 g vegan frozen puff pastry
- 2 teaspoons liquid smoke
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes plus extra for sprinkling
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika plus extra for sprinkling
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups 288 g vital wheat gluten flour
- 3 tablespoons 50 g tomato paste
- 1 cup 235 ml beef-flavored vegetable broth (or plain vegetable broth)
- ½ cup 120 ml extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup 60 ml soy sauce or tamari
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C, gas mark 4).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large bowl, combine wheat gluten, wheat flour, nutritional yeast, parsley, paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- In a separate bowl, mix vegetable broth, olive oil, soy sauce, tomato paste, mustard, and liquid smoke.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and knead until a moist dough forms.
- Let rest for 20 minutes.
- Thaw the puff pastry according to the package instructions.
- Form the seitan mixture into a loaf shape and place it in the center of the baking sheet.
- Bake uncovered for 35 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly to reabsorb its juices.
- Increase the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C, gas mark 5).
- Cover the loaf with one sheet of puff pastry, tucking the edges underneath.
- Slice the second pastry sheet into 10 strips and weave them across the top of the loaf.
- Tuck the loose ends underneath.
- Sprinkle paprika and parsley on top.
- Return the loaf to the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and puffed.
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine Advice:
Pair with a crisp white wine like Chardonnay or a dry Riesling for a perfect balance with the savory flavors.
Nutrition values
Calories: 280 kcal | Carbohydrates: 33 g | Protein: 18 g | Fat: 14 g | Sugar: 3 g