Egg Wash Recipe
Easy egg wash recipe you ca use for puff pastry or chicken dipped in light batter.
Servings: 6
Equipment
- 1 Bowl
- 1 fork
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp milk or water (or 2 tbsp for chicken egg wash)
Instructions
- Crack the Egg into a small bowl. Use fresh eggs for the best results. Add Water or Milk, about 1 tablespoon of water or milk to the bowl with the egg. This helps thin out the egg and makes it easier to brush onto pastries.
- Whisk the egg and water (or milk) together until it's well combined and you no longer see streaks of egg white. The mixture should be smooth.
- Strain if you want an ultra-smooth and even finish, you can strain the egg wash through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any remaining clumps of egg white.
- Egg Wash for Dough - It is now ready to use. Brush it over the surface of your dough just before baking. You can use a pastry brush for this purpose. Be gentle to avoid deflating delicate dough.
- Egg Wash for Chicken - You'll add 2 tbsp liquid (water or milk) vs. 1 tbsp for meat. Also you can add salt and pepper to this to add flavor as well. Dip pieces or brush on the entire outsides before coating in your flour for recipes to add more of a crispy skin and sheen.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1oz | Calories: 12kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 14mg | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 44IU | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.1mg