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Vegan Egg Substitutes

24th January, 2012 - Posted by admin - No Comments

Vegan Egg Substitutes

Is there good vegan substitutes for eggs and butter?

I've cut down on animal products drastically lately, for both ethical and health reasons. Wondering if anyone had any suggestions?

What are you trying to replace them in?

In general, you can use (vegan, duh) margarine or earth balance buttery spread.

For eggs, it depends on what you're wanting. If you want scrambled, tofu works great. If you need it as a binder in baking, Ener-g Egg Replacer or flaxseed or bananas, etc.

I found this recipe, but have never tried it:
"FOR EVERY TWO WHOLE EGGS, SIFT TOGETHER

1 Tbsp tapioca or corn starch
1 Tbsp potato starch
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/8 tsp xanthan gum (if you have it)

Add a scant 1/2 cup water and 2 tsp oil. Whisk until thoroughly combined and somewhat frothy.

This egg replacement works well in delicate, light-colored items like yellow cakes, and sweet muffins....

It does not alter the flavor, like Ener-G Egg Replacer or Flax goop does (see below).

It provides the structure that egg whites normally do.

It leavens like beaten egg whites do, because you trapped lots of air bubbles when you were whisking it (you did whisk it thoroughly before you dumped it in, right?) And it contains some baking powder.

It provides the moisture and fat that egg yolks provide.

But it does not promote browning, add protein, or impart a lovely yellow color, like real eggs do."

Also, this may help: http://www.theppk.com/veganbaking.html

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