How to Substitute for Eggs in baking recipes

Saturday, 15 December 2012


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I was recently asked how one could substitute for eggs in baking.  Here is what I have found out.  There are many ways to do this, all tried and true.  Take your pick!

(1)  Use 1 teaspoon yeast mixed with ¼ cup water


(2)  Use 1 ½ tablespoon water, mixed with 1 ½ tablespoon oil and 1 teaspoon baking powder

(3)   2 tbsp corn starch = 1 egg
       2 tbsp arrowroot flour = 1 egg
       2 tbsp potato starch = 1 egg
       1 heaping tbsp soy powder + 2 tbsp water = 1 egg
       1 tbsp soy milk powder + 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water = 1 egg.
       1 banana = 1 egg in cakes.




Homemade egg substitute recipe

Homemade egg substitutes are less expensive and just as satisfactory. They also have few calories. Here's a low cholesterol egg substitute recipe:

1 tablespoon of nonfat dry milk powder
2 egg whites from large eggs
4 drops of yellow food color

Sprinkle powdered milk over egg whites, then beat them with fork until smooth. Add food color, and beat until blended. This makes 1/4 cup, which is equal to 1 large egg. If you use this homemade substitute for scrambled eggs, cook it in vegetable oil or margarine so the eggs won't be too dry.

 (Sources: http://www.pioneerthinking.com/eggsub.html)




You can substitute three tablespoons of mayonnaise for one egg in baking. I have tried this, and it works. You will not notice any difference in flavor or texture.

I hope this helps!

4 comments

  1. you can also make a vegan egg substitute using ground flax or chia seeds softened in warm water...the ratio is 1 part seed to 3 parts water.(to sub one egg use 1 tbsp seed and 3 tbsp warm water-soak for 10 mins) this works great in baking, but do not try to make scrambled eggs with it! xxoo

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  2. Very useful post.Now I will be able
    to try some recipes I have spotted.
    Thank you for your immediate answer.
    You've been very helpful.
    Many, many thanks.

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  3. We are completely egg free in our house due to allergies and I use 20g of Smash (instant potato) and about 60ml-80ml of liquid (be it milk, water, yogurt) for each egg. Also I have found that oil based cakes accept being egg free more so than butter based cakes. Some how they come out too heavy.

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  4. Thanks for your input Jane and Cindy! Every little helps!

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