This simple egg wash recipe adds a wonderful golden hue and sheen to breads, pastries, and pies. With just egg and water (or milk), it’s the perfect finishing step for professional-grade baked goods!
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Egg Wash Recipe
Description
This simple egg wash recipe adds a wonderful golden hue and sheen to breads, pastries, and pies. With just egg and water (or milk), it's the perfect finishing step for professional-grade baked goods!
Ingredients
Instructions
Video
- Whisk egg and liquid. In a medium bowl, whisk one large egg and 1 tablespoon of cream (or water) until fully combined.
- Brush on dough. Brush on top of raw dough before baking.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 123kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Saturated Fat 5g25%
- Trans Fat 0.02g
- Cholesterol 203mg68%
- Sodium 75mg4%
- Potassium 83mg3%
- Total Carbohydrate 1g1%
- Sugars 1g
- Protein 7g15%
- Vitamin A 491 IU
- Vitamin C 0.1 mg
- Calcium 38 mg
- Iron 1 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
- Baked goods: Here are a few things I love to brush this egg wash on top of before baking.
Homemade pie crust
Homemade biscuits
Irish scones - Storage: Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Discard after that.
