Pastry Egg Wash

Submitted by Chef #1803554464

"Perfect egg wash for Croissant dough!"

 

• Ready In: 5mins
• Ingredients: 3
• Yields: 1-2 Pastry Rings

ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon half-and-half
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt, scant

directions

1. Wisk egg to almost froth.
2. Wisk in Half & Half.
3. Stir in Salt to dissolve.
4. Set aside for 3 minutes or more. NOTE: Adding salt breaks down the proteins and thins the white. This makes it easier to apply. Waiting a few minutes or more allows the salt time to work its magic.
5. Brush on risen Pastry Dough evenly. NOTE: If you don't have a pastry brush, you can use a folded paper towel -- just take care to spread the wash evenly with this "tool.".