Vegan Sausage Patties

Stir together TVP and boiling water and set aside to soak for 5 minutes.

Add flour, bran, and dry spices; stir to incorporate.

In a measuring cup, measure out water; add liquid smoke directly to the cup and stir (this way the smoke will be evenly distributed).

Add water mixture and remaining liquids to dry; mix well.

With your hands, form mixture into " thick patties.

Heat a quarter inch of oil in a cast iron pan.

When oil is hot, fry patties for a couple of minutes on each side, until golden.

Repeat last step with remaining batter, adding more oil each round as necessary.

Serve hot.