Replacing Eggs: Vegan Cooking For Carnivores

http://vc4c.com/ I love to bake so people always ask me how I bind things if I don't use eggs. Believe it or not there are actually quite a few ways of replacing eggs. How I replace the eggs depends on what kind of recipe it is and why the egg is needed in the recipe. It is very difficult to try and replicate something light and airy like an angel food cake or a souffle so as a general rule I usually don't attempt to bake anything that calls for more than about 4 eggs.

Unlike all the fake meats and non dairy products on the market, no one has yet to come out with an egg substitute that cooks and tastes like the real thing. That being said, tofu is a great way to substitute eggs in dishes like quiches and egg salad. Tofu is also great for replacing eggs in scrambled eggs.

The kind of tofu used to replace the eggs depends on what the recipe is. And when the proper tofu is used, the texture really does mimic that of eggs. Here are the kinds of tofu I would use based on the recipe.

Quiche - Firm Tofu Scrambled Eggs - Medium Firm Tofu Egg Salad - Firm or Extra Firm Tofu French Toast - Medium Firm Tofu Meat Replacement - Firm or Extra Firm

I have also recently discovered something called Black Salt. It is common in Indian cooking and it has a strong egg like smell. Because of this, when it is added to tofu it helps to mimic the taste of egg.

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• egg replacer
• replace eggs
• vegan egg alternatives
• vegan

[brittneydargusch21]

When using applesauce in a cake mix does it rise like a normal cake

[cooking4carnivores]

@brittneydargusch21 I don't use cake mixes, all my cakes are made from scratch, but they do rise like a normal cake.

[cooking4carnivores]

Tofu on it's own really doesn't have a taste that's why you need to mix it with other ingredients or marinate it to have it taste like anything.

[Cidtalk]

All of your videos are excellent resources for information. I appreciate your honesty. Keep up the good work.

[cooking4carnivores]

@Cidtalk Thanks so much:)

[brittneydargusch21]

I meant using scratch cake mixes lol I'm not vegan my sons just allergic to eggs I just haven't found the right recipe yet

[DarkCrow247]

does it taste like eggs?

[EmoIssues]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video and share your knowledge. I am just starting out as a vegan myself and have been looking for new recipes.

[EmoIssues]

@rustymcnally That works? And it doesn't have a greasy texture or anything?

[rustymcnally]

I've used vegetable oil to replace eggs in baking cakes, it works fantasticlly well.

[DrSteveHolt]

second half way better ! sincere thanks for taking the time...

[DrSteveHolt]

Informative but could be way more concise... I hate to say this as your doing a grt job and i appreciate it but was falling asleep with the repetition of words n phrases when unnecessary