Flax Gel and other Vegan Egg Substitutes

Taken from Healthy Home Cookin' Vol. 5

An egg substitute

1/2 cup flax seeds
2 1/4 cups water

Bring flax and water to a boil and let simmer 3 minutes.  Strain immediately.  To use: 1/4 cup flax gel for one egg.  Good in cookies, roasts, and breads.  Will not leaven or whip, but a good binder.
Ready in: 10 minutes

Other substitutes for baking - For 1 egg:

1 Tbsp soy flour, 1/2 tsp oil (optional), and 2 Tbsp water OR
1 banana, blend smooth
OR
1/4 cup med tofu, blend smooth
OR
2 Tbsp ground flax seeds
OR
1 heaping tsp Ener-G Egg Replacer and 2 Tbsp water (This will leaven a little.)  See directions on package.

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