266 egg wash recipes

Heritage apple pie with a butter-and-lard crust, tart Northern Spy apples, brown sugar, and a teaspoon of bread crumbs lining the bottom shell to keep it crisp. A three-stage bake delivers an evenly browned crust.

Honey-sweetened yeast dough enriched with eggs and oil gets kneaded until elastic, then shaped into a round spiral loaf and brushed with egg wash for a golden Jewish bread that's tender and slightly sweet.

Fried chicken for Chanukah, marinated overnight in lemon juice, olive oil, and nutmeg, then flour-dipped, egg-washed, and pan-fried golden. A Sephardic-style Hanukkah centerpiece for the oil miracle.

Dutch butter cake (boterkoek) with almond extract, an egg wash glaze, and sliced almonds on top. A dense, buttery shortbread-style cake baked golden in a square pan.

Finnish sour rye bread with a four-day natural starter, rye and white flour blend, and an egg wash finish. A dense, tangy, traditionally fermented loaf.

Whole wheat French bread baguettes with a golden egg-wash crust. Hand-kneaded, naturally risen, and freezer-friendly. Four long loaves from one simple dough.

Rantott csirke is Hungarian oven-fried chicken coated in flour, a paprika-lemon egg wash, and breadcrumbs, then baked in butter until golden and fork-tender. Crispy outside, juicy inside.

Homemade sweet bread with eggs, milk, and sugar shaped into round loaves. A soft, golden yeast bread brushed with egg wash and lightly sugared on top.

French toasted ham and cheese sandwiches on party rye with Swiss cheese, ham, orange marmalade, and dry mustard, dipped in egg wash and oven-baked until golden brown.

No-knead French bread with a golden egg-washed crust and poppy seeds. The dough develops flavor through gentle stirring every 10 minutes instead of traditional kneading.

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.

Cranberry mince pie with a layer of prepared mincemeat topped with fresh cranberry sauce in a double crust, brushed with egg wash and baked golden. A holiday classic.

Sourdough rye bread with caraway and poppy seeds, made from a homemade starter built over four days. Two round loaves with a tangy crumb and egg-washed crust.

Bread machine Danish rolls filled with cinnamon, raisins, and sliced almonds. The machine handles the dough, you shape and bake golden, egg-washed spirals.

Whole wheat challah braided into a glossy three-strand loaf, blending nutty whole wheat flour with white for a tender, sturdier crumb. Egg-washed and poppy seed-topped, ready for Shabbat or weekend French toast.

Soft breadsticks kneaded with rosemary and oregano, brushed with egg wash, and baked on a cornmeal-dusted sheet for a crisp crust with a tender, herby crumb.