Is Egg Wash Just Egg
You’ve brushed it on pie crusts. You’ve glossed your dinner rolls with it. That glorious, shiny golden sheen is the stuff of bakery dreams.
But here’s the kicker: egg wash is not just egg. It’s a tiny, beautiful lie we all happily tell ourselves.
It’s like calling a latte “just coffee.” Technically? Sure. Spiritually? No way.
What Actually Happens in the Bowl
Most recipes call for a whole egg beaten with a splash of water or milk. That’s it. That’s the “secret.”
Why the water? It thins the egg so it spreads like a dream. No glops. No bald spots.
And milk? It adds a touch of browning magic. Science is delicious, folks.