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Learn How to Make an Egg Wash, a simple, baking basic for making bread and crusts golden brown.

How to Make an Egg Wash

Hi Everyone, if you do any baking, you may need at one point or another, to make an egg wash.

There are a few variations on an egg wash but it's basically a whole egg, stirred and mixed with either water or milk or cream.

Ingredients

• 1 egg, stirred
• 1 tablespoon water or milk or cream

Kitchen Tools

• 1 small bowl
• 1 small whisk or fork
• 1 silicone pastry brush

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How to Make an Egg Wash

Yield: 1

Prep Time: 1 minute

Cook Time: 1 minute

Total Time: 2 minutes

Learn How to Make an Egg Wash, a simple, baking basic for making bread and crusts golden brown.

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Ingredients

• 1 whole egg, stirred
• 1 tablespoon water or milk or cream

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, add 1 whole egg and 1 tablespoon water and whisk to combine. Using a silicone pastry brush, brush it onto the baking recipe that you need it for.

Notes

You can use the egg wash right away or store it, covered in the fridge until you need it. Use the same day.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 295Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 239mgSodium: 194mgCarbohydrates: 13gFiber: 0gSugar: 13gProtein: 15g

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