Pepperoni

Wet Ingredients:

1/2 c red wine

1/4 c peanut butter

1/2 onion

2 Tbls miso

1 Tbls maple syrup

1 Tbls liquid aminos or soy sauce

1 1/2 tsp liquid amoke

3 cloves garlic

Combine all the wet ingredients in a food processor or blender until completely liquefied.

Dry Ingredients:

1 3/4 c vital wheat gluten

1/4 c nutritional yeast

1 1/2 Tbls smoked paprika

1 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper

1 1/2 tsp ground dry mustard

1 1/2 tsp fennel seed

1 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

1 tsp sea salt

Combine the dry ingredients with the liquid mixture and pulse until a dough forms. Divide the dough into fourths then shape into logs, wrap in a double layer of well oiled foil, then bake in a preheated 325° oven. Allow to cool completely then slice.