Easy and Basic Egg Wash Recipe to use for Baking
Ever wonder how to get that delicious looking shiny finish and golden brown color pie crust, puff pastry or dinner rolls? It's so easy, you won't believe it and all you will need is a whole egg, egg white or some heavy cream! No joke! This Easy and Basic Egg Wash Recipe to Use for Baking will have all of your pastry dough turning a golden color in no time at all!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 9kcal
Cost: .15c
Equipment
- 1 Small bowl
- 1 Whisk or fork
- 1 natural bristle brush or silicone bristle brush
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1 Tbs cool water
Instructions
- Break the egg into a small bowl.
- Add 1 Tbs of cool water to the egg.
- Whisk the egg and water together well.
- Pain the egg mixture onto the surface of the prepared pastry.
- Bake per recipe instructions for the baked good.
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Notes
- You can substitute milk or cream for the egg in this egg wash recipe
- Use leftover egg wash in tomorrow mornings scrambled eggs, scramble up for your dogs food as a treat.
- Store leftover egg wash in an airtight container.
- If you do not have a pastry brush or natural bristles brush, use the back of a spoon. It's more cumbersome, but it works.
- Whisk the egg and water very well so that it brushes on smoothly.
- Add a pinch of salt or sugar to give it a touch of flavor.
- Use an egg wash to help raw sugar adhere better to your baked goods like a sort of glue.
Nutrition
Calories: 9kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.04g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 9mg | Sugar: 0.02g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg