Can you substitute whole eggs for egg whites in baking?
Will using egg whites instead of whole eggs have an effect on the finish product when baking?
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It will definitely make a difference. Yolks contain various things like fats and emulsifiers that affect the flavor and texture of baked goods.
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Switching to Egg Whites Two egg whites, or 1/4 cup of egg whites, is the equivalent of one whole egg. You should bake a test cake this way, with just egg whites, to evaluate the effect on your recipe. If it is moist but chewy, or if it is dry, you can compensate with other ingredients.How many eggs are equivalent to egg white?
Two egg whites are equivalent to one egg.THE FUNCTION OF EGGS IN BAKING | whole eggs, egg whites, egg yolks
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According to ChickenPing (http://www.chickenping.com), you can use 2 yolks and 1 tbsp water (for cookies) OR just 2 yolks (for custards).
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