Flax eggs are an easy vegan egg substitute for baking.
You may not be vegan.
You may be a real egg lover.
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What Is a Flax Egg?
Flax eggs are a mixture of flaxseed meal (ground flaxseeds) and water.
The flaxseed meal absorbs the water and becomes gelatinous, similar to an egg white.
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These are a great vegan substitute when you dont want to use a chicken egg in a recipe.
How Do I Use Flax Eggs in Recipes?
To substitute for one large chicken egg in your recipe, do aone-for-one swap with a flax egg.
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How Do I Make a Flax Egg?
(If you do buy ground flaxseed meal, store it in the freezer for maximum shelf life.)
Simply add the flaxseed to the grinder and start grinding.
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It should have the consistency of a chunky powder.
How the Heck Do Flax Eggs Work?
As with many things in the kitchen, theres a good bit of science involved here.
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And of course, they add moisture to baked goods.
The gelatinous nature of flax eggs helps emulate the binding action of eggs.
They also add moisture, ensuring that your baked goods remain tender and dont become too crumbly.
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How exactly do flax eggs work this magic?!
The outer seed coating of flaxseed contains a gum that becomes really thickalmost gelatinousonce ground and mixed with water.
When Can I Use Flax Eggs in Recipes?
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Ive also tried them in meatballs with great success.
Any Tips Before I Dive in?
I hate having to sit and twiddle my thumbs waiting for the flax egg to set up.
Allow mixture to sit for 7 to 10 minutes at room temperature, until thickened into a gel-like consistency.
(Its ok if it sits for up to an hour if you get distracted!)
Substitute 1 flax egg for every egg called for in your baking recipe.
