As an introductory rule for baking, this is actually very simple. Brushing a layer of egg wash on the surface of the bread is of course to make the bread more delicious. Everyone knows this, just like when steaming buns, Sometimes in order to prevent the dough from sticking together, many people will brush the dough with a little oil. But for baking, brushing some egg liquid on the surface of the bread is not to prevent the bread from sticking to each other, but to make the surface of the bread more beautiful. of smoothness.

In addition, brushing the bread with different materials will produce different effects. Sometimes it can make the bread look darker and more appetizing. It also makes it easier for some ingredients to stick to the dough, such as what everyone likes. Sesame seeds and the like increase the appearance of the bread, so before baking, the surface of the bread must be brushed. It is most common to brush the surface with egg yolk. Brushing the surface with egg yolk will give the skin the darkest color.

Some breads can even be brushed before fermentation, and again before baking, so that there will be a contrast between the two colors on the surface of the dough, and the effect after baking will not be as monotonous as just one layer. This method is suitable for bread with multiple sides, such as common braided bread, croissants, etc.

Different materials for brushing will produce different effects. So what types of brushing are there?

First, whole egg white + water

Add an appropriate amount of egg white to water to make egg liquid at the ratio of one egg white to one-sixth of water, beat evenly After spreading, brush evenly on the bread. The resulting bread will have a crispy golden brown skin and is ideal for sticking seeds.

Second, whole egg liquid + water

Add 30g of whole egg liquid, add 5g of water, the ratio is also 6:1, mix and sprinkle slightly, the resulting egg Brush the bread with liquid to get a medium shiny golden crust.

Third, whole egg yolk + light cream

Mix the yolk of 1 egg (about 15g) and 5g of light cream, that is, the ratio of egg yolk to light cream is 3:1 Break up. Brush evenly on the surface of the bread, and the bread will bake to a shiny dark brown color, which is very attractive.

Fourth, whole egg yolk + milk

1 egg yolk (about 15g) and 5g of milk, that is, the ratio of egg yolk to milk is 3:1, mix and shake On the bread, get a medium shiny golden brown crust.

Fifth, corn flour + water

Mix 9g of corn flour and 30g of water thoroughly, then boil 60g of water in a small pot, then pour the water starch into the boiling water and cook for 30 Seconds, remove from the heat and stir the mixture until it is thick and translucent. Cool to room temperature and then brush the surface. Brush once before baking and again after taking it out of the oven. This way you will get a super soft but hard skin. .