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 ...

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.

Remove pie crust from refrigerator. Roll out on a lightly floured surface until just slightly larger than the pie pan. Wrap crust over the top of the pie pan. Brush the crust with the egg wash. Bake ...