Do I need to boil flax seed egg substitute?

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Most recipes I've seen for flax “eggs” simply say to mix 1 tbsp of ground flax seed with 3 tbsp of water and chill, but I read a recipe (I think it was for vegan cookies) that said to boil the mixture before chilling.

Does this improve the chemistry of the egg substitute in any way?

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Best Answer

Heating the water will speed up absorption. The question is by how much and if it’s worth the extra time? I have made many recipes with flax as an egg substitute. I don’t ever recall boiling the water. I can’t think of any of them that didn’t turn out as intended. Do you have any links for the recipes that recommend this?



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Why is my flax egg not thickening?

Add flaxseed meal and water to a dish and stir. Let rest for 5 minutes to thicken. Add to recipes in place of 1 egg (as original recipe is written). It's not an exact 1:1 substitution in every recipe because it doesn't bind and stiffen during baking quite like an egg does.

How do you use flaxseed instead of eggs?

Combine one tablespoon of flaxseed meal and three tablespoons of water and allow to sit for about 5 minutes. Add this ingredient to your recipe as you would an egg.

Does 2 flax eggs equal to 2 eggs?

Do flaxmeal eggs work? They're a great way to veganize many desserts, breakfast recipes, and pastries that call for one or two eggs, and one flax egg can be substituted in a 1-to-1 ratio for one regular egg.

How do you cook flax seed gel?

  • You will need five tablespoons of flax seeds and 3 cups of water to make the gel. ...
  • In a sauce pan add three cups of water and five tablespoons of flax seeds and bring to boil. ...
  • You will get a thick liquid with gel like substance floating in it.
  • Pour the liquid along with the seeds into a metal strainer.



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