Lot's of allergies

Last post 06-10-2008 11:55 AM by KJ1. 4 replies.
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  • 06-03-2008 4:40 PM

    • KJ1
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    Lot's of allergies

    I have a friend who's daughter, Abby, is a year old. Abby is allergic to wheat, dairy, eggs, peas, oats, peanuts, and soy. I have celiac disease, so I have lot's of recipes for wheat free things, and I don't eat dairy, so I have recipes that are dairy free too. But as for the rest of that stuff, that will be hard. I heard there is an egg replacer. Has anyone used it? If anyone would be willing to share there idea, recipe, etc..., I would really appriciate and I know the mom would too. Thanks so much in advance!!!!!!!

  • 06-04-2008 6:08 AM In reply to

    Re: egg replacer

    Flax seeds make an excellent substitute for eggs. Here are some tips I found:

    1 Tablespoon flax seeds plus 3 Tablespoons water replaces one egg. Finely grind 1 tablespoon whole flaxseeds in a blender or coffee grinder, or use 2 1/2 tablespoons pre-ground flaxseeds. Transfer to a bowl and beat in 3 tablespoons of water using a whisk or fork. It will become very gooey and gelatinous, much like an egg white.

    Always store ground flaxseeds in the freezer because they are highly perishable. This mixture is not only an excellent replacement for eggs, it also contributes vital omega-3 fatty acids.

    Flax seeds taste best and work very well in things like pancakes, and whole grain items, such as bran muffins and corn muffins. It is perfect for oatmeal cookies, and the texture works for cookies in general, although the taste may be too pronounced for some.

  • 06-04-2008 12:32 PM In reply to

    Re: egg replacer

    Hey there! I have We have multiple allergies in our house too! WE strictly avoid, gluten, Dairy, Peanut, egg, and soy.  WE use egg replacers based on what we are cooking.  For sweet baked goods like pancakes, cakes, cookies, etc., we always repace each egg with 1/4 c. of applesauce or mashed banana.  For other bread items we use uflavored gelatin powder.  use 1 teaspoon for each 1 C. GF flour used. If it is used for coating we also use pureed fruit or italian salad dressing.

    In general: 

    For leavening: try baking powder

    For moist: try pureed fruit

    for binder: try Gelatin or flax seed

    Tips: Don't fill muffins cups just half way - fill them about about level with the top of the pan.

    Bake - don't fry your foods- the coating tends to just fall off

  • 06-09-2008 2:45 PM In reply to

    Re: Lot's of allergies

    EnerG Foods makes an egg replacer. It is a combination  of cornstarch and other items. You just follow the directions on the box. It can be purchased at Health Food Stores or online.

  • 06-10-2008 11:55 AM In reply to

    • KJ1
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    Re: Lot's of allergies

    Thanks. those are all GREAT suggestions. I will pass them on to my friend!!! Keep the help coming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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