Best Vegan Hot Dogs

Makes 4 hot dogs

40 min + several hours chill + finishing

Homemade vegan sausages made from vital wheat gluten with a savory, smoky beef-like flavor, steamed or baked then grilled to finish.

prepPreheat oven to 375°F / 190°C (if baking)
½ cup + 135 ml water	Blend wet ingredients until smooth	Whisk gluten & flour, make well, pour in wet mix, stir until dough forms	Knead briefly, divide into 4 portions, roll into 7-inch links	Wrap each link in parchment, then foil, twist ends firmly	Steam 40 min over simmering water (or bake 375°F / 190°C, 40 min in water bath)	Chill several hours or overnight to firm up	Unwrap, grill or pan-fry in lightly oiled skillet until browned
28 g neutral oil, plus extra for grilling
17 g tomato paste
8 g vegan Worcestershire sauce
18 g Better Than Bouillon No Beef Base
2 g apple cider vinegar
4 g brown sugar
4 g onion powder
2 g garlic powder
7 g smoked paprika
½ tsp celery seed (optional)
2 g ground mustard
1 g white pepper (or ⅛ tsp black pepper)
2 g McCormick Applewood Rub Seasoning (or ¼ tsp liquid smoke)
¼ heaping tsp / 2 g fine table salt
120 g vital wheat gluten
18 g whole wheat flour (or brown rice flour)

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