Creating the Perfect Golden-Brown Finish

All it takes for any food to cook to a mouthwatering shade of amber is a bit of heat and either sugar or protein. Protein enables the Maillard reaction, whereas sugars create caramelization. Either way, it all leads to one conclusion: Delicious, beautiful food. In the case of pastries, the dough naturally contains a bit of each macronutrient, which allows browning in the oven without further intervention. If you want to enhance that reaction, and potentially add a touch of shine, that’s where a swipe of Golden Pastry Glaze comes in handy.