Making eggless muffins or cakes is quite simple and can be accomplished by using egg substitutes or alternative ingredients that provide moisture and structure to the baked goods. Here's a basic recipe and some common egg substitutes you can use:
Eggless Vanilla Muffins Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk (you can use dairy milk or plant-based milk like almond or soy milk)
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 tablespoon vinegar (white vinegar or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a muffin tray with paper liners or grease it lightly with oil or cooking spray.
Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the milk, vegetable oil (or melted butter), vinegar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold the mixture until just combined. Avoid over-mixing to keep the muffins tender.
Fill the Muffin Tray: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tray, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
Bake: Place the muffin tray in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Cool: Allow the muffins to cool in the tray for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Common Egg Substitutes:
Applesauce: Use 1/4 cup of unsweetened applesauce per egg. It adds moisture and helps bind the ingredients.
Yogurt or Buttermilk: 1/4 cup of plain yogurt or buttermilk can replace one egg, providing moisture and acidity.
Mashed Banana: Half a mashed ripe banana can replace one egg and adds natural sweetness and moisture.
Silken Tofu: Blend 1/4 cup of silken tofu until smooth to replace one egg. It adds moisture and a slight binding effect.
Commercial Egg Replacer: There are commercial egg replacer products available in stores, which you can use following the manufacturer's instructions.
Remember that the exact texture and taste may vary slightly when using egg substitutes, but these options work well for making delicious eggless muffins and cakes. Feel free to experiment with different substitutes and flavors to find your favorite combination.