Protein Bagel Buns (No Knead, Vegan)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Vital Wheat Gluten
• 1 cup All-purpose Flour
• 1 tbsp Baking Powder
• 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
• 1 ½ tbsp Aquafaba
• 1 ½ tbsp Everything Bagel Seasoning

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the vital wheat gluten, all-purpose flour, and baking powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. In a measuring cup, combine 1 cup water, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar. Stir to dissolve the sugar.
4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until a shaggy dough forms, using your hands to bring it together. Do not knead — just incorporate all the dry flour.
5. Cut the dough into 4 equal portions with a knife. Shape each into a rough ball and place on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Brush each bun with aquafaba and sprinkle generously with everything bagel seasoning.
7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until puffed and golden. Let cool on the tray for at least 10 minutes before slicing.