How to make your own egg-wash alternative

Egg wash makes pastries look brown, shiny, and appetising, as well as acting as a glue. To make a savoury egg wash I recommend using your milk of choice (preferably full-fat) plus a pinch of salt. For a sweet egg wash, combine 50g of milk with 50g of caster sugar in a small saucepan, bring to the boil to dissolve the sugar and then immediately remove from the heat. Cool and store covered in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.