Description
Egg wash is the perfect finishing touch to take your baked goods to the next level. While a recipe for whisking egg wash might seem overly simple because it only takes 2 minutes to prepare, the secret to creating a beautiful golden-brown finish on your pastries, bread, or pies is in your egg wash's egg-to-water ratio.
Ingredients
- One whole egg, at room temperature
- 1 Tbsp water, cool or at room temperature (not hot)
Instructions
- Place the egg in a small bowl or container.
- Add the water, and whisk well to combine, ensuring that there are no lumps or stringy bits.
- Use as directed.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
Egg wash will keep, stored in the fridge in an airtight container, for up to three days. I know a lot of people have dogs who love eggs too so give them the leftover. However if I know I am making a recipe which will need egg wash in the coming days, I just pop it into the fridge, or into the compost if I know I will not be using it again.
Make sure that if you re-use your egg wash that you give it a good whisk to make sure that it is fully combined before using.