Comments on: Yule Log — Daring Baker’s December Challenge

By: payday in laons

payday in laons — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:18:19 +0000

By: Daring Bakers January Challenge — Lemon Meringue Pie (Vegan Style) | Vegan Bits

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:55:19 +0000

[...] would be baking. This was only my second month participating in the group, and last month’s Yule Log didn’t work out well. I didn’t want to start off 0-for-2. I mean, vegan meringue? Not [...]

By: Christina

Christina — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:22:53 +0000

Kudos for trying it, despite the obstacles. That’s what the DBers is all about!

I’m not vegan, but I do play around with vegan/vegetarian substitutes every now and again. I once subbed cornstarch+water for eggs, but I didn’t like how the resulting texture was (flourless peanut butter cookies), but I have used the flax meal+water for pancakes and it turned out normally. The mixture, after setting for about 15 minutes, really does take on the texture that beaten eggs have. I haven’t tried it in cakes, though.

By: jane

jane — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 20:24:28 +0000

Thanks everyone for such supportive comments. What a great group the Daring Baker’s are!
I’m not sure the January challenge will fare that much better… but I did get my hands on a vegan egg replacement powder which is supposed to work wonders in baked goods. I’ve yet to try the ground flax seed suggestion from “My Kitchen in Half Cups” which I’ve read is supposed to be an excellent alternative as well as nutritional additive.
Thanks again everyone! I feel very lucky to be part of this group.

By: Jen Yu

Jen Yu — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:56:49 +0000

I’d hardly call it a failure, dear. What you did is really admirable. I would be at a loss to even know where to begin to make it vegan. And the final product looks great. So give yourself a pat on the back (or I will – here *pat on your back*) and I look forward to reading about next month’s challenge. Cheers!!

By: Jane

Jane — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 05:09:31 +0000

Thank you all for your kind comments. As long as the results don’t count then I’m a daring baker!

By: Jenny

Jenny — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 23:21:15 +0000

I agree with Tartelette – being a Daring Baker is about the experience and the attempt, not about the result! So you did a great job on your first, official, challenge!

By: Deborah

Deborah — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 17:01:55 +0000

It’s all about trying and learning new things!!

By: Coco

Coco — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 15:25:39 +0000

You may think you’ve failed, but I don’t agree. You tried so hard in spite of your short comings… I admire your spirit.

By: Elle

Elle — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 01:52:08 +0000

Bravo for doing all three parts…sorry the results were not too successful, but it really is difficult to substitute for eggs. You are a Daring Baker nontheless and a brave one, too.
Happy Holidays!