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Egg wash recipes

Egg wash

Beaten raw egg, sometimes mixed with water and a little salt, used for glazing pastry or bread to give it a shine when baked. Useful for blind baking as it seals the pastry base, ensuring it won’t absorb moisture, and also gives the pastry a good golden colour.

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