Pastry brush

Silicone or natural-bristle brush for applying egg wash, melted butter, and glazes. Silicone handles heat better and is easier to clean; natural bristles hold more liquid. Rinse immediately after use — dried egg is hard to remove.

Pastry brush

Used for

  • egg wash on pastry
  • glazes on bread
  • butter on rolls
  • greasing pans

In the kitchen

  • rinse immediately after use
  • dab, don't drag, to avoid tearing delicate pastry

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