{"id":117,"date":"2024-11-17T16:51:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-17T16:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/charlotte-burley-hnat\/?p=117"},"modified":"2024-12-18T02:24:43","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T02:24:43","slug":"no-eggs-no-problem-six-substitutes-for-eggs-in-baking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/charlotte-burley-hnat\/2024\/11\/17\/no-eggs-no-problem-six-substitutes-for-eggs-in-baking\/","title":{"rendered":"No eggs? No problem! – Six Substitutes for Eggs in Baking"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Eggs are often a core ingredient for everything from cookies and cakes to breads, pies, muffins and more when baking, making it seem almost impossible to bake your favourite baked goods without them. <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Collection of alternatives to eggs in baking. Image credit: Charlotte Burley-Hnat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re accommodating allergies, exploring vegan recipes, or simply don\u2019t have them in the cupboard, there are plenty of vegan, gluten-free, and lactose-free substitutes to try.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eggs play a key role in baking by providing proteins that help bind and set ingredients. To achieve the same light and fluffy results in egg-free baking, simply choose a substitute with similar proteins, and you’ll be on your way to delicious egg-free treats! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make things easier, I\u2019ve compiled a list of six substitutes you probably already have in the cupboard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Different egg substitutes can achieve different results for your bakes when eggs aren’t an option. Of these six suggested substitutes, consider which is best for your recipe, and keep in mind that recipes requiring three or more eggs may not yield the intended results when using egg substitutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Nut butter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Nut butters like almond, peanut, or cashew provide fat, protein, and structure in your bake. This substitute works well in recipes where a mild, nutty flavour is welcome, like cookies or brownies. However, nut butters are not suitable for those with nut allergies<\/strong> and should be avoided in nut-free recipes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n