Kristin Hoffman

Egg Wash

Preparation info
  • Yield:

    ¼ cup

    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      5 min

Appears in
Baker Bettie's Better Baking Book
Baker Bettie's Better Baking Book

By Kristin Hoffman

Published 2022

  • About

An egg wash is a simple mixture of egg and water that can be brushed on top of pastries and breads before baking. This gives the final baked goods a shiny golden-brown finish.

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 14 grams (1 tablespoon) water

Method

  1. Combine the egg and water together and whisk vigorously until well combined and very smooth.
  2. Brush on top of your baked goods before baking.