Vickys Egg Substitutes / Replacers

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Vickys Egg Substitutes / Replacers

A lot of people ask about replacing eggs in recipes. I hope you find this helpful :-)

Ingredient

Cooking time :

1 minute

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

FOR BAKING, per egg, use either: 2 tbsp water, 1 tbsp of oil and 2 tbsp of baking powder mixed together well (binds and leavens)

* Step 2

Or 1 tsp baking soda (bicarbonate of soda), 1 tbsp white vinegar and 1 tbsp extra liquid (leavens)

* Step 3

Or 1 tbsp ground flax and 3 tbsp liquid mixed til frothy and sat until gelatinous (binds and leavens)

* Step 4

Or 1 medium banana, very ripe and mashed well, or 60mls / a 1/4 cup of any fruit or vegetable puree (this will impart flavour though) (binds)

* Step 5

For desserts / set puddings:

* Step 6

1 tsp gelatin dissolved in 2 tbsp liquid

* Step 7

For sauces (including custard):

* Step 8

2 tbsp cornflour / cornstarch

* Step 9

Or 2 tbsp arrowroot powder

* Step 10

Or 2 tbsp potato starch

* Step 11

FOR BREAD: use 2 tbsp mashed potato per egg

* Step 12

FOR CHEESECAKE: 60mls / 1/4 cup soya or coconut-based yogurt

* Step 13

Or 1/4 cup blended silken tofu

* Step 14

TO REPLACE EGG WHITE: Mix 1 tbsp agar powder with 1 tbsp water. Chill, then mix again before using

* Step 15

Or use 2 - 3 tbsp of canned bean or chickpea water (aqua faba) per egg white (works well in baking too)

* Step 16

BINDING BURGERS / MEATLOAF: per egg, use 1 tbsp oats mixed with 5 tbsp water

* Step 17

Or 1 tbsp of arrowroot and 2 tbsp of water

* Step 18

Or a cube of tofu and 2 tbsp of vegetable oil

* Step 19

Or 6 ounces of margarine and 120mls / a half cup of cold water

* Step 20

Or 2 tbsp mashed avocado or potato

* Step 21

USAGE TIP: Pick the right replacer for the job! Eggs can work as binders, thickeners and leaveners. Make sure you know the role the egg plays in your recipe and substitute accordingly. Don't try to replace more than 3 eggs, the end result isn't great. As a general rule, ignore the first egg in the recipe and replace the rest (up to 2)