Best Egg Whites Substitutes for Yeasted Breads

Prioritize substitutions that protect gluten development and fermentation performance. Bread dough is less forgiving than quick bakes. Structure and fermentation can collapse with poor substitutions.

Reviewed by the CupOrGram Editorial TeamSources: King Arthur Baking, USDA FoodData CentralMethodology

Can I make bread without egg whites?

Yes. Start with Flax "Egg" at 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water per egg white, then adjust liquid or bake time in small steps after a test batch.

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Flax "Egg"

Use 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water per egg white

A binder, not a foam. Suitable for cookies and quick breads; useless for meringue or angel food cake.

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How much does 1 cup of egg whites weigh?

On CupOrGram, 1 cup of egg whites is treated as 243 grams. Use the conversion page if you want the original ingredient weight before choosing a substitute.

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Alternative Options for Yeasted Breads

Common Questions for Yeasted Breads

Will flax "egg" work as a egg whites substitute in yeasted dough?

Yes, at 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water per egg white. A binder, not a foam. Suitable for cookies and quick breads; useless for meringue or angel food cake. Bake-test before scaling up.

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