Katherine Gillen is PureWow’s senior food editor. She’s a writer, recipe developer and food stylist with a degree in culinary arts and professional experience working in New York City restaurants.

You know those glossy, golden pastries you see at the bakery with a shiny, beautiful finish? Or those glistening brown loaves of bread? Egg wash, baby! Egg wash is a baker's secret, and it helps you ...

Egg wash is a simple mixture of whisked egg and water or milk. When brushed onto raw baked goods, egg wash adds golden color and shine to the finished product. The composition of an egg wash — such as ...

Homemade pies are as much about appearance as they are about taste. Whether you're baking a cobbler-inspired dessert using ...

Isn't it crazy how the most simple technique can make a world of difference? Making and using an egg wash is a perfect example, and takes less than a minute. An egg wash is simply a whole egg, egg ...

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