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Egg Wash
Egg wash is often used for coating the top of baked goods, especially pies, to give a shine when baked. It's also used for battering fish and other ingredients for deep frying.
Ingredients
ScaleNo serving count in the source — scale by factor
- egg yolk, egg white, or whole egg1
- water or milk1–2 tbsp
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 2 steps
Beat all ingredients together.
Apply wash as directed by your recipe.
Region evidence: no stated origin (basic dish)
