Whether you’re proficient in pastry or a beginner baker, you’ve probably (or will inevitably) come across a baking recipe calling for an egg wash. This combination of beaten egg and some sort of water ...

Egg wash is a culinary backup singer—you don’t notice it when it’s there, but you sure do notice its absence. Yet there’s always the moment mid-bake when you read ahead in the recipe and grunt, “Ugh, ...

Pie crust looks like it should be the easy part of making a homemade pie. All you need to create a flaky foundation for your favorite filling is a handful of basic ingredients most home cooks already ...

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