It’s ridiculously easy. Crack an egg into a small bowl. Add about a tablespoon of water, milk, or cream. Whisk it with a fork until it’s all mixed together, no white streaks.
Use a pastry brush to gently paint it onto your dough. Don’t press too hard—you don’t want to flatten your lovely layers. Just a light, even coat.
1-Minute Egg Wash Recipe For Pies, Puff Pastry, Bread, and More
If you don’t have a pastry brush, a clean paper towel works in a pinch. It’s not fancy, but it gets the job done. Life is short; use what you’ve got.
