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Egg Substitute How to make a flax egg tutorial courtesy of Vegan Fit Carter
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How To Make a Flax Egg in 3 Easy Steps

Here is a step-by-step tutorial on how to make the perfect flax egg (egg substitute) for baking cakes. muffins, pancakes, and more.
Course How-To
Cuisine Vegan
Prep Time 3 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings 1 flaxegg = 1 small egg substitute*

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal (made from ground, whole flax seeds)
  • 3 tablespoons hot water

Instructions

  • Boil water in small pot.
  • Next, in a small dish, combine flaxseed meal and hot water. Let the mixture rest for 5-10 minutes and the result should be gelatinous and "gloopy".
  • Add to recipes in place of 1 egg.

Notes

This is not my original recipe.  It is a basic staple in vegan baking that I have adapted for my own purposes.