276 egg wash recipes

Slow-baked caramelized peanuts coated in brown sugar, salt, and a thin egg white wash. A holiday gift candy with a crunchy, candied shell and deep molasses sweetness.

Traditional Portuguese sweetbread with a buttery, cinnamon-scented crumb and golden egg-washed crust. This soft yeast bread needs two rises for the lightest, most tender loaf.

Philadelphia-style soft pretzels with a chewy, dense bread interior and a glossy egg-washed crust crusted with coarse salt. Four ingredients, baked in a hot oven for street-cart authenticity at home.

Cornmeal buttermilk biscuits with a pinch of cayenne, cut butter, and an egg wash for golden tops. Gritty, tender, and puffed with a cornbread-meets-biscuit texture that's ready in under 15 minutes.

Cheddar braids are rich, egg-heavy yeast bread studded with sharp cheddar, brushed with egg wash, and topped with celery seeds. A stunning braided loaf with a brioche-like crumb.

Eastern European poppy seed crescents made from rich yeast dough filled with a sweet cinnamon-lemon poppy seed paste, brushed with egg wash and topped with chopped nuts.

Summer peach and berry lattice pie with fresh orange juice, nutmeg, and a golden egg-washed crust. Use any mix of strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries.

A silky Belgian cream cheese tart with lemon juice and whipping cream, baked in an 8-inch tart shell and brushed with a glossy egg wash. Light, creamy, and elegant.

Cracker-crusted pork cutlets pan-fried and finished in a fresh orange juice and thyme sauce. No egg wash needed, just press and chill for a crust that sticks on its own.

Parmesan rolls made from hot roll mix with grated Parmesan cheese mixed into the dough, brushed with butter and egg-washed for a golden finish. Easy homemade-tasting dinner rolls.

Sourdough starter crescent rolls topped with egg wash and caraway seeds, baked golden and crunchy. A savory bite-sized bread that's ideal for parties and appetizer spreads.

Tenderized round steak dipped in egg wash, coated in cracker crumbs, and pan-fried until golden, then braised low and slow under a tight lid. Southern-style chicken fried steak the way mama made it.

Veal Francese dredges pounded scaloppine in flour, dips in seasoned egg wash, and pan fries in butter for golden cutlets finished with a fresh lemon pan sauce. Italian-American classic.

Lemon walnut scones with toasty whole wheat, bran, crunchy walnuts, and bright lemon zest. A heartier, fiber-rich scone with sweet raisins and a glossy egg-yolk-washed top.

Danish pastry envelopes filled with cheese or prune, brushed with egg wash and apricot glaze. A classic European bakery pastry with a flaky, golden crust.

Honey oat bread with a golden egg-wash crust and oat bran topping. A well-tested recipe with detailed tips for kneading, freezing half the dough, and steam-baking crusty loaves.