Pecan Free Flaxseed Egg Substitute
Baking without eggs doesn't have to mean hunting down specialty products with long ingredient lists that may hide unexpected allergens. This simple two-ingredient gel comes together in minutes using ground flaxseed and water — nothing more, nothing less. After a quick stir and a five-minute rest, the mixture transforms into a sticky, gelatinous binder that mimics the structure an egg provides in baked goods. It's a genuinely clever swap that works because flaxseed naturally releases a gel when hydrated, giving your batter or dough the cohesion it needs. Since the whole thing relies on just flaxseed and water, you have complete control over what goes into your recipe — no mystery additives, no shared-facility concerns. Keep ground flaxseed in your pantry and you're always one small bowl away from a reliable egg replacement.
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1 serving
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 3 tbsp water
Instructions
- 1
Combine the ground flaxseed and water in a small bowl and stir with a fork until evenly mixed.
- 2
Let the mixture rest at room temperature for 5 minutes, until it thickens into a gel with a slightly sticky, egg-like consistency.
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