What to replace eggs with when making cookies: the best options for Lenten dishes - not all housewives know

22.03.2024 10:48

Some people think that it is impossible to make delicious Lenten cookies because many traditional baking ingredients cannot be used.

But this is a misconception.

Even in stores you can sometimes find decent options for confectionery products intended for fasting people.

Therefore, an alternative option for eggs is a very relevant issue, noted chef Yulia Arkhipova , an expert on culinary issues for the online publication BelNovosti.

What can replace such an important component when making cookies?

Seeds

You can choose flax or chia: they are almost identical in chemical composition and mode of action. To replace eggs, you need to pour one part of the seeds with three parts of water and wait five minutes.

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The cookies will not only be more delicious, but also healthier due to such a high-quality ingredient.

Tofu

The famous soy cheese has a number of possibilities. It is recommended to eat it during Lent in any case due to its excellent composition and effect on the body.

Replaces tofu and eggs.

You need to puree a small piece of tofu and add it to the dough.

Previously, we talked about how to properly use baking soda when baking .

Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor
 
Expert: Julia Arkhipova Expert / Belnovosti

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  1. What can replace such an important component when making cookies?
  2. Seeds
  3. Tofu