When trying to bake in these difficult times, it can be very hard to find the ingredients to make the recipes correctly. I have compiled a list below of common substitutes for ingredients found in my recipes so you can still bake while at home! 
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​Egg substitutes for cakes and bakes:

Vinegar and bicarbonate of soda/ baking soda
Replace 1 egg with: 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda/baking soda, 1 tablespoon vinegar
​Bakes best in: Cakes, brownies, quick breads
Notes: Combine separately, then add to recipe to produce rise 

Unsweetened apple puree/ apple sauce
Replace 1 egg with: 1/4 cup applesauce
Bakes best in: Muffins, brownies, cakes, bars
Notes: Avoid using more than 1 cup total in any recipe as it can create a rubbery texture.

Plain or vanilla yoghurt
Replace 1 egg with: 1/4 cup yogurt
Bakes best in: Muffins, cakes, bars
Notes: Can be heavy and works best if beaten well before adding to other ingredients.

Silken Tofu , vegan 
Replace 1 egg with: Whirl 1/4 cup silken tofu in blender, adding water until smooth.
Bakes best in: Pies, quick breads, muffins, dense cakes
Notes: Can be very heavy. Avoid using in recipes that call for multiple eggs. Baked goods will not brown as deeply.

Ripe Bananas
Replace 1 egg with: 1/4 cup mashed banana
Bakes best in: Quick breads, muffins, cakes
Notes: Very ripe bananas will leave a hint of flavour and increase sweetness. Can create a rubbery texture.

Ground Flaxseed or ground chia seeds
Replace 1 egg with: Stir together 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed /chia seeds in 3 tablespoons water until thick and gelatinous.
Bakes best in: Brownies, cookies, breads
Notes: Adds an earthy, nutty taste and can create a firm or chewy texture, best with hearty baked goods.

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How to make baking powder: 
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Ingredients
2 teaspoons of Cream of Tarter
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda ( in USA, baking soda

Method 
Combine the 2 ingredients and mix well, store in an airtight container or or use immediately.
Use quantity of baking as required by recipes.

To make a larger quantity 
1/2 cup of bicarbonate of soda  
1 cup of Cream of Tarter

If making the larger quantity add 1/2 cup of Arrowroot as this will absorb moisture from the air and help keep the baking powder dry without altering the taste of your bakes.