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Whisking egg wash in small bowl with fork
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Egg Wash

For that bakery-style sheen and golden color, egg wash is a must! Here’s how to give all your baked goods an instant upgrade.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Recipes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2
Author: Lifestyle Gleam

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon water, milk, or heavy cream

Instructions

  • Whisk together the ingredients in a small bowl until the yolk is broken up and incorporated, and the mixture is frothy.
    Overhead view of egg wash being whisked in small white bowl with fork
  • Brush a thin layer of egg wash onto the top of yeasted breads, pie crusts, puff pastry, and other baked goods.
    Overhead view of egg wash being brushed over unbaked brie en croute on parchment-lined baking sheet

Nutrition

Calories: 57kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 37mg | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 229IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.4mg