We eat a lot of eggs in our family, and use eggs for baking and other cookery. They are an essential item in our kitchen, as I imagine they are in many households. There are times when the eggs run out before shopping day comes around again, and it is usually on a day that I plan to cook something that calls for an egg. The good news is, there are often other things that can replace an egg or two in a recipe; and most of them are readily available in most kitchens.
Here's a list of some egg substitutes for those times that you find yourself without these incredible edibles:
Egg Substitutes = 1 egg
1 tsp. yeast dissolved in 1/4 cup warm water
1 tbsp. apricot puree, 1 1/2 tbsp. water, 1 1/2 tbsp. oil, 1 tsp. baking powder
1 packet gelatin, 1 tbsp. water
1 tbsp. Arrowroot powder, 3 tbsp. water
1 tbsp. cornstarch, 3 tbsp. water
1/2 large banana, mashed
1 tbsp. ground flax seed, 3 tbsp. water
2 tbsp. flour, 1 1/2 tsp. corn oil, 1/2 tsp. baking powder, 2 tbsp. water
For much more detailed info. on making substitutions for eggs in your cooking, check out the egg substitutes page at baking911.
If you would like to dig a little deeper, and learn more about eggs- visit the Baking911 eggs page.
And for those times when you do have eggs on hand, how about baking some quiche cups?
Crustless Quiche Cups
6 large eggs
1 cup shredded cheese
1 1/2 cups diced veggies of your choice (use whatever your family likes- onions, bell pepper, spinach, mushrooms, zucchini, etc)
1/2 tsp. salt
black pepper, to taste
Preheat oven to 350. Beat eggs with wire whisk unitl blended. Add remaining ingredients and mix with a spoon.
Divide mixture evenly into a greased muffin pan. Bake for 20 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. The quiche cups will rise when cooking, and fall as they cool. These can be frozen and reheated in the microwave for a quick breakfast or lunch.
Enjoy!
Catherine
Catherine Love lives in the heart of Texas with her husband Carl, and their 3 daughters, Sarah, Hannah, and Cana. They enjoy cooking, gardening, and learning new things together as they pursue a lifestyle of learning. You can read Catherine's Kitchen Adventures and more on her blog- Seeds of Love.
