What does flax egg do in baking?

Chef's answer
Flax eggs work well when they're a small component in baked goods, pancakes, and other flour-based recipes. Flax eggs yield a "gluey" substance similar to egg whites, which helps bind ingredients together. They also contain some fat, like real yolks do..
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To make a flax egg, mix one tablespoon ground flaxseed meal with three tablespoons of water. Mix together, and let sit in your fridge for 15 minutes to set up and thicken. It's that easy. You could leave it up to 30 minutes if you want.
Flax eggs work well when they're a small component in baked goods, pancakes, and other flour-based recipes. Flax eggs yield a "gluey" substance similar to egg whites, which helps bind ingredients together. They also contain some fat, like real yolks do..
Flax eggs and chia eggs are one of my favorite egg substitutes. For many baked goods, a flax egg substitute or a chia one can work really well for adding in binding power and some moisture to a recipe. ... Then add these to your baked goods recipe in place of an egg..
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