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This is Post Punk Kitchen's guide to replacing eggs.
Replacing eggs is the most challenging aspects of vegan baking. Those suckers bind, they leaven and they give structure to our baked goods. However, like a bad boyfriend, they can be replaced, and with pleasing results. Here some info on replacements I have tried.
Flax Seeds
How to use it:
1 Tablespoon flax seeds plus 3 Tablespoons water replaces one egg. Finely grind 1 tablespoon whole flaxseeds in a blender or coffee grinder, or use 2 1/2 tablespoons pre-ground flaxseeds. Transfer to a bowl and beat in 3 tablespoons of water using a whisk or fork. It will become very gooey and gelatinous, much like an egg white. In some recipes, you can leave the ground flax in the blender and add the other wet ingredients to it, thus saving you the extra step of the bowl.
When it works best:
Flax seeds have a distinct earthy granola taste. It tastes best and works very well in things like pancakes, and whole grain items, such as bran muffins and corn muffins. It is perfect for oatmeal cookies, and the texture works for cookies in general, although the taste may be too pronounced for some. Chocolate cake-y recipes have mixed results, I would recommend only using one portion flax-egg in those, because the taste can be overpowering.
Tips:
Always store ground flaxseeds in the freezer because they are highly perishable. This mixture is not only an excellent replacement for eggs, it also contributes vital omega-3 fatty acids.
Where to get it:
Health food stores
Silken Tofu
How to use it:
1/4 cup blended silken tofu = 1 egg. Whiz in a blender until completely smooth and creamy, leaving no graininess or chunks. You will want to add other wet ingredients to this mixture to get it to blend properly. I recommend vacuum packed extra firm silken tofu, such as Mori-Nu.
When it works best:
Dense cakes and brownies, and in smaller quantites for lighter cakes and fluffy things (if the recipe calls for 3 eggs only use 2 "tofu" eggs"). Whizzed tofu leaves virtually no taste, so it is an excellent replacer in cake recipes. In cookie recipes, it may make the cookie more cake-y and fluffy than anticipated, add 1 teaspoon of starch to the recipe (such as arrowroot or corn starch) to combat that. It may make pancakes a little heavy, so it is not recommended as a quick replacement for eggs in pancakes, although it could work well with a little experimentation.
Where to get it:
Health food store shelves, and in some supermarkets.
Ener-G Egg Replacer
How to use it:
1 1/2 tablespoons + 2 tablespoons water mixed well = 1 egg
Many people swear by this egg replacer. I think it is good to use in a pinch, in all baking that requires a few eggs. However, I can definitely taste it in cakes and cookies (tastes chalk-y), and I'm not crazy about the dense texture it turns out.
When it works best:
It seems to work best in cookies, or things that are supposed to be a little crispy.
Where to get it:
Health food stores, some supermarkets in the baking or ethnic food section
Bananas
How to use it:
1/2 banana blended until smooth or mashed well= 1 egg.
Bananas work wonders as an egg replacer in baking, which is the reason many banana bread recipes don't require eggs. They hold the air bubbles well, make things nice and moist, and impart a nice flavor. However, you don't want everything tasting like banana, so use in things where the taste won't be intrusive. I've also noticed that baked goods using banana brown very nicely.
When it works best:
Quick breads, muffins, cakes, pancakes
Tip: Make sure bananas are nice and ripe and have started to brown.
Where to get it:
Just kidding, I think you can figure this one out.
Soy yogurt
How to use it:
1/4 cup soy yogurt = 1 egg.
Soy yogurt works a lot like whizzed tofu as an egg replacer. It makes things moist and yummy.
When it works best:
Quick breads, muffins, cakes
Where to get it:
Health food stores, yuppyish supermarkets
What else can I help you with?
What can be used to substitute dairy in pumpkin pie?
coffeemate
What can I use as a substitute for lemon juice in apple pie?
You can use vinegar or apple cider as a substitute for lemon juice in apple pie.
What is a suitable substitute for lemon juice in apple pie?
A suitable substitute for lemon juice in apple pie is apple cider vinegar.
What can you use instead of butter in a graham cracker crust for a pudding pie?
Margarine can be used as a substitute for the butter.
What is a suitable substitute for cornstarch in pie recipes?
A suitable substitute for cornstarch in pie recipes is tapioca flour or arrowroot powder. These ingredients can thicken the filling in a similar way to cornstarch.
Can you use puff pastry as a substitute for traditional pie crust?
Yes, you can use puff pastry as a substitute for traditional pie crust. Puff pastry will create a flakier and more buttery crust compared to traditional pie crust.
Are there eggs in pie?
only some such as lemon meringue pie and egg custard pie etc.
What can be best substituted for eggs when making apple pie?
I have never used or seen a recipe for using eggs in an apple pie. I don't know where you would use any. My apple pie is a double crust, no eggs in it. Apples, sugar with some cornstarch for thickening, Cinnamon, a little clove and nutmeg. A few pieces of butter on top of the apples if you want and bake.
Is key lime pie pie?
This will depend on the ingredients used for the making of the pie. It could be unhealthy or healthy generally depending if you made it or if its is commercially made.
What is a good substitute for pumpkin in a pumpkin pie recipe?
A good substitute for pumpkin in a pumpkin pie recipe is butternut squash. It has a similar flavor and texture that works well in place of pumpkin.
For what cherry pie filling is used?
Cherry pie filling is usually used in making cherry pies. also some kind of special cherrys.
What can I use as a substitute for cornstarch in pie filling?
You can use flour or tapioca starch as substitutes for cornstarch in pie filling.
