Seitan Pepperoni

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Mix vital wheat gluten flour nutritional yeast mustard powder paprika fennel seeds salt black pepper garlic powder cayenne pepper anise seeds and sugar in a large mixing bowl.

Stir water tomato paste olive oil liquid amino acid and liquid smoke flavoring together in a separate bowl or measuring cup. Stir wet mixture into flour mixture until dough is evenly mixed. Turn dough onto a work surface and knead until smooth; shape into a log that is 1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter. Tightly wrap log in aluminum foil twisting the ends to secure.

Bake in the preheated oven for 90 minutes. Unwrap pepperoni and cool to room temperature; store in refrigerator in an air-tight container or wrapped in plastic wrap.