But let’s not underestimate the egg wash, a small but important step that gives the crust its shine. Lending countless baked ...

1. Browning: The most common egg wash use (and the one we’ll focus on here) is to lend a golden brown, shiny look to baked goods. For example, brushing it on pie crust, croissants or enriched ...

Whether you’re a beginner or an expert in the kitchen, you’ve probably used an egg wash in a recipe. It is used for everything from getting a shiny, crackly pie crust to adhering breadcrumbs ...

Cut a couple of slits in the pie to let steam escape and brush with egg wash. Bake in the oven for around 40–45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown. Serve in slices.

Pour fruit and custard filling carefully into pie shell, making sure fruit is evenly distributed. Cover with vented crust, or lattice top. Brush top with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar.

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