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How to prepare egg glaze
Bakers and pastry chefs use a glaze ("dorure" in French - the same word as for gilding) made with whole full eggs, beaten in a blender.
This is used with a brush on pastry that would not naturally brown during cooking (brioche, puff pastry, ...).
This is used with a brush on pastry that would not naturally brown during cooking (brioche, puff pastry, ...).
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Last modified on: October 17th 2018
For 150 g, you will need:
- 1
3 eggs - Total weight: 150 grams
Times for this recipe
Preparation
2 min.
Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - ⌛ 2 min.
Preparation is very easy: put 3 eggs in a high-sided container or blender goblet.
Stage 2
Blend for a few seconds...
Stage 3
...your glaze is ready.
Note: If there is foam on the surface, let the glaze rest for a few minutes, then skim off the foam with a tablespoon.
Note: If there is foam on the surface, let the glaze rest for a few minutes, then skim off the foam with a tablespoon.
Stage 4
You can prepare glaze in advance and freeze it: pour into ice cube trays.
Space out over the tray to facilitate cooling, and freeze for several hours.
Space out over the tray to facilitate cooling, and freeze for several hours.
Stage 5
When the glaze is frozen, turn out...
Stage 6
...bag up, and keep in the freezer.
Thaw the cubes as needed.
Thaw the cubes as needed.
Remarks
Despite all that you might read in books or websites, it's not a good idea to use egg yolk on its own, as it tends to burn quickly during cooking.
Keeping: 1 day in the fridge, in a sealed jar.
Source: Home made.
How much will it cost?
- For 150 g : 0.45 €
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