Egg substitute for binding

Say you have a fierce craving for a batch of muffins, but when you start to assemble your ingredients, you realize the last of your eggs went into your morning omelet. Does that mean the muffins have to wait?

Nope.

Egg substitute for baking cake

If for any reason eating eggs isn’t an option — either by choice or by necessity — you can turn to a number of substitutions to fulfill your baking needs. Read on for a breakdown of some of our favorite options.

But first, what exactly do eggs do in baking?

The short answer is … a lot.

The longer answer is that eggs are responsible for many different things in baking, and their role varies depending on what you’re making.

Eggs provide structure (particularly in cakes), as well as emulsify, bind, and leaven. They’re a key element in creating the desired texture of a baked good, but can also impact appearance and flavor. No wonder they're used in so many recipes!

The longest answer is, frankly, probably an hours-long lecture.

Not something we have time (or space) for today.

Overall, eggs have a unique versatility that allows them to fulfill multiple functio

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