The Ultimate Egg Wash Tutorial (VIDEO)

5 from 13 votes

The Ultimate Egg Wash Tutorial (VIDEO)

Egg wash is a magical yet really simple technique, the reason why pastries look so perfectly golden brown with a beautiful glossy finish in professional pastry shops and bakeries.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 17kcal

Author: Katalin Nagy

Ingredients

1 Egg
½ tablespoon Milk

Instructions

Add your whole egg, yolk, or white to a small bowl
Now, add your milk, or alternatively water or cream to the egg
Whisk the mixture vigorously until the egg and liquid are well combined and very smooth
Apply the egg wash on your pastry with the help of a Creuset silicone pastry brush
Do be sure to cover the entire pastry with the egg mixture. However, be careful not to overdo it and add too thick of a layer, which can result in uneven shine and browning, even burning in some cases

Video

Notes

Whisk the egg and liquid together very well until it's smooth. This helps to make sure it's evenly distributed when brushed onto your baked goods.
Brush the egg wash on thinly and evenly all over the dough using a pastry brush. You don't want to miss any areas.
Don't apply an overly thick layer of egg wash as this can lead to burnt areas and uneven baking.
To add a deeper color and even more shine you can apply a double layer. To do this, add the egg wash first right before baking and then once again 10 minutes before your baked goods are done.
Apply your egg wash right before your baked goods go into the oven. You do not want to brush it on and then let them sit. This will result in a less desirable outcome.

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