Guest guest Posted January 26, 2004 Report Share Posted January 26, 2004 This is a common problem. I have found numerous ideas, and have only tried one, baking powder, and it worked well in a great cake. Usually, I just skip recipes that call for eggs, because I figure I'll experiment with the right replacer later. Maybe now's the time for me to get back to those recipes! Here are some things I found on the web, with sources below. There's a PETA site with a lot of good suggestions. By the way, in case anyone wants to conduct their own searches, here's the Google query I used: [ " egg substitutes " applesauce " baking soda " ]. * baking powder * applesauce * soft tofu * ground nuts * ground flaxseeds Good luck! David www.upnrunning.com.au/ms/baking.html mentions: * 1 tsp arrowroot powder and 1/4 cup of ground nuts [in place of 1 egg] http://www.petaeats.com/chef-a1.html My favorite egg replacer for baking is Ener-G Egg Replacer. It is made of vegetable starches. I use 1 1/4 teaspoon of egg replacer blended with two tablespoons of water to replace one egg. Another good egg substitute for baking is ground flaxseeds. To replace one egg in baking, grind 1 tablespoon of flax seeds to a powder in a blender. Add three tablespoons of water and blend until the mixture becomes viscous. If your baked goods have a ?chemical? taste, you might be using too much baking soda or baking powder in combination with the egg replacer in your recipe. Try cutting back slightly on one of these ingredients, or add more ?flavor? (such as vanilla extract, etc.) to improve taste. SiteBuilder - Free web site building tool. Try it! http://webhosting./ps/sb/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2004 Report Share Posted January 28, 2004 Hi folks, Regarding the discussion about egg substitutes/replacers, in addition to what was previously mentioned, there is a commercial product available: Ener-G egg replacer You can see it on this website http://www.veganessentials.com/catalog/ener-g-egg-replacer-.htm I bought my first box about a dozen years ago and still have it! I've always been more interested in the vegan recipes already existing, than converting recipes, so perhaps that's why I hardly used it. There are many good vegan cookbooks out there, including my favorite one (Peaceful Palate by Jennifer Raymond) and most of the recipes don't call for egg replacer anyways .. Cheers, Tammy Perform a death-defying act... Go Vegan!Bay Area Vegetarians - http://www.BayAreaVeg.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 I made a yellow cake mix the other day and had only 2 eggs (called for 3). I subbed half of a banana for the 3rd egg and it was fine. Parts of it tasted a little banana-y, but I'd bet it's not discernible in chocolate cake. I also bet banana chocolate chip cookies are good, too... hmm... I'll have to try that! Anyway, sounds like this won't help you for your current project (I don't think banana will help whatever you're making rise!) but maybe it will give somebody else an idea. Hope you find your egg substitute! Audrey S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 2tbsp corn starch = 1 egg 2 tbsp arrowroot powder = 1 egg 2 tbsp potato starch = 1 egg 1 heaped tbsp soya powder + 1 tsp corn starch + 2 tbsp water = 1 egg 1 banana = i egg in cakes 1 tbsp milled flax seeds + 3 tbsp water = 1 egg in light fluffy cakes egg Replacements Flax Gel To replace two eggs, place 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed meal into a large microwaveable container. Add 1/2 cup water. Stir. Microwave on high until it bubbles. Stir slightly. Cool in the freezer until it is thicker slightly. Using an electric hand mixer, mix Until it looks slightly cream color and froth (foamy) and much thicker. I HAVEN " T TRIED THESE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 be careful though. sometimes there is no substitute for an egg. take my matzo balls for instance. i used the flax seed sub ..... added to soup, and when i went to stir .... i had a huge blob of matzo on the bottom of the pot. ( south_indiangrandma wrote: > > > 2tbsp corn starch = 1 egg > 2 tbsp arrowroot powder = 1 egg > 2 tbsp potato starch = 1 egg > 1 heaped tbsp soya powder + 1 tsp corn starch + 2 tbsp water = 1 egg > 1 banana = i egg in cakes > 1 tbsp milled flax seeds + 3 tbsp water = 1 egg in light fluffy cakes > egg Replacements > > Flax Gel > To replace two eggs, place 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed meal into a large > microwaveable container. Add 1/2 cup water. Stir. > Microwave on high until it bubbles. Stir slightly. Cool in the freezer > until it is thicker slightly. Using an electric hand mixer, mix > Until it looks slightly cream color and froth (foamy) and much thicker. > > I HAVEN " T TRIED THESE. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 I typed up a list of egg substitutes for the nanny (she likes to bake and I like to avoid eggs as much as possible). If you want it just e-mail me off list and I'll send it to you. I haven't tried them all though. Paula Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 It is very tricky when baling. I suggest you get a vegan dessert book, the recipes are tested. Nothing worse than wasting time and ingredients Donna Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry " Puterwitch " <puterwitch Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:45:34 Re: Egg Substitute be careful though. sometimes there is no substitute for an egg. take my matzo balls for instance. i used the flax seed sub ..... added to soup, and when i went to stir .... i had a huge blob of matzo on the bottom of the pot. ( south_indiangrandma wrote: > > > 2tbsp corn starch = 1 egg > 2 tbsp arrowroot powder = 1 egg > 2 tbsp potato starch = 1 egg > 1 heaped tbsp soya powder + 1 tsp corn starch + 2 tbsp water = 1 egg > 1 banana = i egg in cakes > 1 tbsp milled flax seeds + 3 tbsp water = 1 egg in light fluffy cakes > egg Replacements > > Flax Gel > To replace two eggs, place 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed meal into a large > microwaveable container. Add 1/2 cup water. Stir. > Microwave on high until it bubbles. Stir slightly. Cool in the freezer > until it is thicker slightly. Using an electric hand mixer, mix > Until it looks slightly cream color and froth (foamy) and much thicker. > > I HAVEN " T TRIED THESE. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 and matzo balls. thelilacflower wrote: > > > It is very tricky when baling. I suggest you get a vegan dessert book, > the recipes are tested. > Nothing worse than wasting time and ingredients > Donna > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 << be careful though. sometimes there is no substitute for an egg. take my matzo balls for instance.>> Speaking of matzo ball soup, here is Isa Moskowitz's recipe. http://www.theppk.com/recipes/dbrecipes/index.php?RecipeID=147 I haven't made it, but others love it, and I watched a video of her making it and they looked quite good. She uses silken tofu in the matzo balls. That kind of boggles my mind. Dena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 my recipe is the best, LOL it is in the files ) Dena Jo wrote: > > > << be careful though. sometimes there is no substitute for an egg. > take my matzo balls for instance.>> > > Speaking of matzo ball soup, here is Isa Moskowitz's recipe. > > http://www.theppk.com/recipes/dbrecipes/index.php?RecipeID=147 > <http://www.theppk.com/recipes/dbrecipes/index.php?RecipeID=147> > > I haven't made it, but others love it, and I watched a video of her > making it and they looked quite good. She uses silken tofu in the > matzo balls. That kind of boggles my mind. > > Dena > > . > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Where in the files is it? I can't find it. Dena - Puterwitch Monday, July 06, 2009 10:59 AM Re: Re: Egg Substitute my recipe is the best, LOL it is in the files ) Dena Jo wrote: > > > << be careful though. sometimes there is no substitute for an egg. > take my matzo balls for instance.>> > > Speaking of matzo ball soup, here is Isa Moskowitz's recipe. > > http://www.theppk.com/recipes/dbrecipes/index.php?RecipeID=147 > <http://www.theppk.com/recipes/dbrecipes/index.php?RecipeID=147> > > I haven't made it, but others love it, and I watched a video of her > making it and they looked quite good. She uses silken tofu in the > matzo balls. That kind of boggles my mind. > > Dena > > . > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 > 2tbsp corn starch = 1 egg > 2 tbsp arrowroot powder = 1 egg > 2 tbsp potato starch = 1 egg > 1 heaped tbsp soya powder + 1 tsp corn starch + 2 tbsp water = 1 egg > 1 banana = i egg in cakes > 1 tbsp milled flax seeds + 3 tbsp water = 1 egg in light fluffy cakes > egg Replacements > > Flax Gel > To replace two eggs, place 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed meal into a large > microwaveable container. Add 1/2 cup water. Stir. > Microwave on high until it bubbles. Stir slightly. Cool in the freezer > until it is thicker slightly. Using an electric hand mixer, mix > Until it looks slightly cream color and froth (foamy) and much thicker. > > I HAVEN " T TRIED THESE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Thanks - I will try that. Jo - Eliza Wednesday, July 15, 2009 1:34 PM egg substitute A while back, I learned about an egg substitute that always works! Grind 2 Tablespoons of flax seed, then add 1/4 cup of water to that and allow it to stand 5-10 minutes. Add your other ingredients and mix well. I use this for pancakes, muffins, coffee cakes..it works very well, and the flax seed has omegas. You may have to adjust your recipe as far as texture, but you will like the results. my pancakes are heavenly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 Hi, Has anyone had experience with EnerG egg substitute? I'm wanting to get away from using eggs in baked goods. I've used applesauce before, but that was in sweet things, I want a substitute for savory things. I don't eat eggs by themselves so I don't need a substitute for that. Patricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 I have used it. There are other good substitutes: ¼ cup of any kind of tofu, 1 Tbs ground flax seeds mixed with 3 Tbs of water. I use the flax eggs all the time. If I want a yolkier taste I also add a tsp of soy lecithin. I also have this recipe in my files: Homemade “Ener-G” (egg replacer) 1 cup potato starch 3/4 cup tapioca flour 2 tsps baking powder Mix all well. Store in airtight container. To use: 1 1/2 tsp powder + 2 Tbs water = 1 egg. 1 1/2 tsp powder + 1 Tbs water = 1 egg yolk. When measuring, press powder firmly into measuring spoon. ~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~. ~.~ (my signature) from Maida Please sign the petition to allow pets, link in upper left at www.petsincondos.org Get <http://visitor.constantcontact.com/manage/optin/ea?v=0019nHHvdGXir6TSuAPIxL sSw%3D%3D> e-mail updates Check out our PSA at http://www.youtube.com/AllowPetsInCondos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Thank you very much. I always have ground flax seed on hand and also tofu. Would they work in things like pancakes and cornbread? Patricia --- On Mon, 7/27/09, Maida Genser <maidawg wrote: Maida Genser <maidawg Re:egg substitute Monday, July 27, 2009, 6:20 PM I have used it. There are other good substitutes: ¼ cup of any kind of tofu, 1 Tbs ground flax seeds mixed with 3 Tbs of water. I use the flax eggs all the time. If I want a yolkier taste I also add a tsp of soy lecithin. I also have this recipe in my files: Homemade “Ener-Gâ€Â (egg replacer) 1 cup potato starch 3/4 cup tapioca flour 2 tsps baking powder Mix all well. Store in airtight container. To use: 1 1/2 tsp powder + 2 Tbs water = 1 egg. 1 1/2 tsp powder + 1 Tbs water = 1 egg yolk. When measuring, press powder firmly into measuring spoon. ~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~. ~.~ (my signature) from Maida Please sign the petition to allow pets, link in upper left at www.petsincondos.org Get <http://visitor.constantcontact.com/manage/optin/ea?v=0019nHHvdGXir6TSuAPIxL sSw%3D%3D> e-mail updates Check out our PSA at http://www.youtube.com/AllowPetsInCondos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 I have used it a good bit. I found it works well for baking, but uhh not too well for 'scrambled eggs' I remember trying to make a matzah and egg french toast with it and it was not very good. , " Maida Genser " <maidawg wrote: > > I have used it. There are other good substitutes: ¼ cup of any kind of > tofu, 1 Tbs ground flax seeds mixed with 3 Tbs of water. > > > > I use the flax eggs all the time. If I want a yolkier taste I also add a > tsp of soy lecithin. > > > > I also have this recipe in my files: > > > > Homemade " Ener-G " (egg replacer) > > > > 1 cup potato starch > > 3/4 cup tapioca flour > > 2 tsps baking powder > > > > Mix all well. > > Store in airtight container. > > > > To use: > > 1 1/2 tsp powder + 2 Tbs water = 1 egg. > > 1 1/2 tsp powder + 1 Tbs water = 1 egg yolk. > > > > When measuring, press powder firmly into measuring spoon. > > > ~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~. > ~.~ > > (my signature) from Maida > > Please sign the petition to allow pets, link in upper left at > www.petsincondos.org > Get > <http://visitor.constantcontact.com/manage/optin/ea?v=0019nHHvdGXir6TSuAPIxL > sSw%3D%3D> e-mail updates > > Check out our PSA at http://www.youtube.com/AllowPetsInCondos > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Baking is what I want to use it for. Patricia --- On Tue, 7/28/09, Vanessa <nessaralindaran wrote: Vanessa <nessaralindaran Re:egg substitute Tuesday, July 28, 2009, 11:41 AM I have used it a good bit. I found it works well for baking, but uhh not too well for 'scrambled eggs' I remember trying to make a matzah and egg french toast with it and it was not very good. , " Maida Genser " <maidawg wrote: > > I have used it. There are other good substitutes: ¼ cup of any kind of > tofu, 1 Tbs ground flax seeds mixed with 3 Tbs of water. > > > > I use the flax eggs all the time. If I want a yolkier taste I also add a > tsp of soy lecithin. > > > > I also have this recipe in my files: > > > > Homemade " Ener-G " (egg replacer) > > > > 1 cup potato starch > > 3/4 cup tapioca flour > > 2 tsps baking powder > > > > Mix all well. > > Store in airtight container. > > > > To use: > > 1 1/2 tsp powder + 2 Tbs water = 1 egg. > > 1 1/2 tsp powder + 1 Tbs water = 1 egg yolk. > > > > When measuring, press powder firmly into measuring spoon. > > > > > > > > > > ~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~. > ~.~ > > (my signature) from Maida > > Please sign the petition to allow pets, link in upper left at > www.petsincondos.org > Get > <http://visitor.constantcontact.com/manage/optin/ea?v=0019nHHvdGXir6TSuAPIxL > sSw%3D%3D> e-mail updates > > Check out our PSA at http://www.youtube.com/AllowPetsInCondos > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Thanks for the recipe for the Ener-G egg replacer, Maida. I've put it in the Files in the Faux Foods folder Always good to know that we can make things for ourselves without having to hunt for them in the supermarkets. Best, Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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