It’s easy to replace eggs in baking recipes by substituting with 1 Tablespoon of soy flour. It’s simple and inexpensive.
According to an AP Press Release earlier today, a federal investigation regarding price fixing is being expanded to egg products. So THAT’s why they’re so expensive!
If you primarily use eggs for baking, try this thrifty substitute: Replace an egg with 1 heaping Tbsp soy flour and 1 Tbsp water.
You can buy soy flour in the natural foods section of your supermarket or at a health food store/co-op. I like to buy it in the bulk foods section so I can get only as much as I need.
However, if you have to buy a whole package, soy flour has a shelf life of 12 months if stored in a cool, dry place (the fridge is best).
I have never noticed any difference in a recipe with this replacement. It also has an added benefit of being lower in fat and cholesterol free!
Shalini says
Hi, I frequently bake without eggs and this seems like an interesting substitute… do you ever find that your baked goods have s weird beany taste though? I’ve tried besan before and my cake tasted beany.
Also, do you use regular or defatted soy flour?
Leanne says
This will definitely come in handy. Eggs are very pricey here at the minute.
Thanks.
Blue Castle says
Oh, I like this! Eggs have gotten so pricey, thanks for sharing this tip.
Rebecca says
I think I’ve heard this tip before . . . but then I forgot all about it. It’s brilliant! I love the idea of having dry ingredients around that can be used to replace eggs. Every once in a while I’m out of eggs and can’t bake something. This is also a cheaper idea than buying that “egg replacer” powder they sell in the health food sections of stores.
Thanks!
p.s. You should check out our blog carnvial on the Green Baby Guide–Thrifty Green Thursday. A tip like this would be perfect for it.