the recipe is for a dessert and the egg substitute is to be mixed with confectioners' sugar and butter, and will not be cooked. can i use fresh egg or does the substitute have some different qualities to it?
2007-11-09 13:02:04 · 7 answers · asked by julia 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
The recipe calls for egg sub b/c it will not be cooked, and egg sub is pasteurized. You can sub a real egg, just make sure anyone who may eat it who is immunocompromised or pregnant knows there's raw egg in it.
2007-11-09 13:05:09 · answer #1 · answered by Sugar Pie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Egg substitutes generally are egg whites that have been pasteurized. Although you can substitute a whole egg, you might take into consideration the amount of liquid and the pasteurization process. When I was growing up we thought nothing of eating raw eggs in smoothies, meringues, egg nog, etc. But nowadays, folks are a lot more cautious!
2007-11-09 13:07:30 · answer #2 · answered by JennyP 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can sub it w/real egg, but you would have to cook it first. Over a double boiler, on low heat, briskly whisk the egg until it reaches a temp of 125-130F. This is pasturization, and will kill any bacteria present in the egg.
2007-11-09 13:07:00 · answer #3 · answered by baker271974 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it isn't going to be cooked then there is a salmonella risk. Pregnant women and children are advised to steer clear of raw egg.
2007-11-09 13:05:37 · answer #4 · answered by toxic_rock_angel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
egg subsitute sound just nasty! but yes you can use whole eggs in baking.. if you need either the white or the yolk just separate them and carry on baking.. 1 egg white equals about 15 ml so keep that in mind.. the same for a yolk.. have fun!
2007-11-09 13:07:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be fine. Some people just don't want to use eggs because of cholesterol reasons.
2007-11-09 13:04:58 · answer #6 · answered by Sassy Shih Tzu 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can use an egg
2007-11-09 13:05:43 · answer #7 · answered by sego lily 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋