What can I use instead of a tea towel?

Question

I have a recipe for steaming seitan that involves wrapping the vital wheat gluten loaf in a tea towel, tying off the ends, and placing in the steaming basket.

I am good to go but for the tea towel. Unfortunately, I don't have any tea towels, nor do I have any that aren't either microfiber or bath towels with a fuzzy nap. I have one of cotton quilted fabric. What can I use as a surrogate tea towel?

Asked by mfg

Answer

Cheesecloth, canvas, broadcloth, or duck would all work well.

Answered by Derrick Boudwin

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