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QuestionAre there any alternatives to an egg wash?Traci Morgan-Hoernke is a Gluten-Free Baking Specialist based in Milwaukee, WI. She is the owner of MOR Foods, LLC, a Bakery in Milwaukee dedicated to providing delicious Gluten-Free treats. She was inspired to start the bakery after spending years navigating her own son’s food allergies and subsequently built a business based on catering to those with food sensitivities.Instead of an egg wash, you can opt for brushing liquid oil over your baked goods, like we do with our bread, to achieve that desirable golden hue. Another option is to create a mixture of tapioca starch and water, whipping it up and lightly brushing it over the surface. Additionally, some recommend using non-dairy milk, such as rice or almond milk, for a similar effect. It's important to note that while these alternatives add a sugar and fat component to achieve browning in the oven, they may not replicate the exact results of an egg wash.
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QuestionWhen do you put egg wash on pies?Community AnswerBrush it on just before you pop the pie in the oven. It is the last step before baking - unless you're sprinkling sugar over the top, then do that after the wash.
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QuestionWhy do I have blotched pastry after doing an egg wash?Community AnswerYou either used the wrong additive (heavy cream over water/milk) in your egg wash, or used too little additive and it didn't have enough give. If you used heavy cream, try using milk, and add an extra couple of teaspoons.
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QuestionIs it a problem to add the egg wash over a pie before you freeze the pie, to be later thawed and baked?Community AnswerGenerally that would not be a great idea because when you freeze the pie, the egg wash will probably go crumbly and kind of disappear. Once you thaw it you should add the egg wash so it's fresh and when the pie is baking, the eggs will cook into it and give it a nice brown color.
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QuestionHow long is egg wash good for?Community AnswerUntil the expiration date on the eggs, if the eggs have been kept at room temperature. If they have been in the fridge, you can add about a week or so to the printed expiration date.
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QuestionCan I use an egg wash on brown-and-serve bagels?Community AnswerYou have to bake the bagels a little after applying a thin layer of egg wash on them.
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QuestionShould I use milk or water?Community AnswerYou can use whatever your preference is, but milk will add more consistency to the egg wash.
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QuestionCan I use an egg wash for making egg rolls?Community AnswerYes, you can.
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QuestionIf I combine some olive oil with my egg wash, will that improve the chances of a golden brown shine?Community AnswerThe olive oil probably won't combine with other liquids like water. It may combine somewhat with the egg or the milk, but chances are the olive oil will separate from most of the things in the egg wash. Try using a small brush to spread the olive oil onto whatever you think needs a golden touch. I probably wouldn't put it on cookies.
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QuestionCan I use an egg wash on cookies to make them brown more easily?Community AnswerNo, egg washes are not meant for cookies.
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QuestionIs it poisonous to eat?Irfana SalamCommunity AnswerEgg wash is made with raw egg, and as such, it carries a risk of transmitting salmonella bacteria. Baking will kill the bacteria and your item will be safe, but you should never apply egg wash to an item that will not be baked.
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QuestionShould I add the filling after brushing the pastry with the egg wash and baking it?Community AnswerNo. Brush the top of the pastry after you’ve filled it. If the pastry is like a small pie, then you can put egg wash on the bottom and the top, in which case you would stuff it after you’ve done the bottom but before you’ve done the top.
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QuestionCan you apply egg wash hour before baking?SsongsammyCommunity AnswerYou should do this right before the baking, or the egg wash may dry up.
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