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GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition · key term
An egg-based coating brushed onto dough or pastry before baking to give a shiny, golden-brown surface.
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Paper 1
Revise: Shaping and Finishing DoughBrushing an egg wash onto dough before baking gives a shiny, golden-brown surface. A dusting of flour can give bread a more rustic appearance, while a sugar glaze can provide a sweet finish.
Link each technique to its purpose: even rolling gives a consistent thickness; egg wash gives a shiny, golden-brown finish.
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