Learn how to make a simple egg wash to give your pies, scones, biscuits and other baked goods a crisp, golden brown, glossy finish. It’s the perfect final touch!
Basics by The BakerMama
Welcome to Basics by The BakerMama! I created this how-to series to help beginner cooks hone their skills, make the most of their time in the kitchen, and create great family memories. I hope you enjoy!
The Perfect Finishing Touch
Egg washes are used to brush on pastries, breads, pie crusts, biscuits, scones and more before baking them so they bake up with a beautiful, bright, golden brown finish. Learn how to make a simple egg wash to get that beautiful finish on your baked goods!
What Do I Need to Make an Egg Wash?
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
How to Make an Egg Wash
- Add the egg and water to a small mixing bowl.
- Whisk vigorously until well incorporated and thin enough to spread smoothly onto baked goods.
- If needed, add a little more water to thin it out so it can easily be brushed with a pastry brush onto baked goods before baking them.
- When baked, they’ll have a crisp, beautiful golden brown finish to them.
More Basics to Better Your Baking
- How to Make a Graham Cracker Crust: Sweet and buttery and the perfect mixture of chewy and crunchy, it’s the easiest, yummiest crust you’ll ever make!
- How to Make Cinnamon Sugar: With a cinnamon-to-sugar ratio perfect for sprinkling, topping, or mixing in your favorite recipes.
- How to Brown Butter: Simple techniques that take the mystery out of getting golden, frothy flavorful butter. With a caramel-like aroma and a nutty, savory flavor, it adds an extra layer of deliciousness to your favorite baking and cooking recipes.
I hope you find these simple basics helpful! When you make something with the help of my BakerMama’s Basics series, be sure to snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @thebakermama so I can see and others can be inspired!
xoxo,
How to Make an Egg Wash
Description
Learn how to make a simple egg wash to give your pies, scones, biscuits and other baked goods a crisp, golden brown, glossy finish. It’s the perfect final touch!
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Add the egg and water to a small mixing bowl. Whisk vigorously until well incorporated and thin enough to spread smoothly onto baked goods.
- If needed, add a little more water to thin it out so it can easily be brushed with a pastry brush onto baked goods before baking them.
- Egg washes are used to brush on pastries, breads, pie crusts, biscuits, scones and more before baking them so they bake up with a beautiful, bright, golden brown finish.
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I’m confused, you separate the eggs but which part do you use? You don’t mention to use just the yolk but in one of the bowls it appears like the whole egg is in it? 🤷🏻♀️
Kate, I’m so sorry that’s confusing. No, you don’t separate the eggs. That’s a link to another skill lesson and I can definitely see how it would be confusing. I’ll take that out! Thank you for pointing that out!