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 ...

There are times when eggs are non-negotiable in a recipe—like egg drop soup or quiche—but when eggs play a minor role, then why not use a replacement? Egg wash is a prime example. Using it adds color ...

A new study reveals a technique called "periodic cooking" that balances yolk and white to perfection. The only catch? It’s a bit of a time commitment. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist with ...

If you only know schnitzel as the thing that Julie Andrews' Maria from "The Sound of Music" likes to eat with noodles, here's a primer. Schnitzel comes from Germany, where the word originally meant ...

Chef Ryan Scott makes cracking, cooking and peeling eggs look easy! Get back to basics in the kitchen with one of the simplest ingredients that's easy to mess up but wonderful when prepared perfectly: ...

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