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Arizona Kitchen Supply vital wheat gluten pouch

Bread & Pizza

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Vital Wheat Gluten, 2.2 lb

A practical pantry booster for bread, pizza dough, bagels, and seitan. Use a small amount to strengthen lower-protein doughs, or make it the main ingredient in a savory seitan base.

SeitanBagelsPizza chewBread structure
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Package size2.2 lb
Best jobstructure/protein
Allergen noteContains wheat. Packed in a facility that may handle common allergens.

Recipe use guides

4 ways to use Vital Wheat Gluten

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Seitan Sunday Roast

Vital wheat gluten becomes the main structure for a sliceable, savory plant-based roast.

primary ingredientTechnique70 min

Uses: Vital Wheat Gluten

Pantry list: Vital wheat gluten, Vegetable broth, Soy sauce, Tomato paste

  1. Whisk broth and seasonings.
  2. Stir into vital wheat gluten.
  3. Knead briefly, shape, wrap, and steam.

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Desert Heat Pizza Dough

A small spoonful of gluten gives homemade pizza dough more stretch and chew.

supporting ingredientWeekend2 hr

Uses: Vital Wheat Gluten

Pantry list: Bread flour, Vital wheat gluten, Water, Yeast

  1. Mix dry ingredients.
  2. Add water and oil.
  3. Knead until elastic.

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Chewy Bagel Booster Guide

Use vital wheat gluten as a controlled booster for bagels with stronger bite.

supporting ingredientWeekend2 hr 30 min

Uses: Vital Wheat Gluten

Pantry list: Bread flour, Vital wheat gluten, Water, Yeast

  1. Mix a firm dough.
  2. Rest until puffy.
  3. Shape rings and boil briefly.

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High-Protein Focaccia Crumb Boost

An in-stock bonus guide: add a measured spoonful of vital wheat gluten for springier focaccia slices.

supporting ingredientWeekend3 hr

Uses: Vital Wheat Gluten

Pantry list: Vital wheat gluten, Bread flour, Water, Yeast

  1. Whisk vital wheat gluten into the flour.
  2. Mix a high-hydration dough.
  3. Fold during the first rise.