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  • noun Alternative spelling of egg wash.

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Examples

  • One light breeze, or someone decides to “dust off” their sandy towel, and I’ve become Sarah Parmigianna, dipped in an eggwash aka sunscreen, and breaded head to toe with sand.

    Holiday Weekend BBQ Blowout, Vol. 1 - Beach Bummer 2005

  • Let cool a bit, then fill wonton or eggroll wrappers, using water or an eggwash to seal the edges.

    Nancy Cavillones: The Busy Home Cook's "Secret" 2009

  • Thefreshly bakedbuns, which were mildly sweet and lacquered with eggwash,tastedjust like empty char sui buns, and the pork belly had been home-braised, thecucumbers home-pickled, the sauces all made from scratch.

    The Combo That Could 2009

  • These were not only beautifully executed, with a golden eggwash-brushed crust, but the balance of spicy and savory flavors in its saucy tofu-studded filling was pretty genius, we both thought.

    The Takedown Tackles Tofu 2009

  • You could do an eggwash on the crusts at this time - I forgot to do it.

    Fig and Plum Tartlets for an Almost Perfect Day aka TBTAM 2007

  • Once risen, brush with the eggwash and sprinkle over with pearl sugar.

    Apricot Brioche Breakfast Plait Haalo 2008

  • Once risen, brush with the eggwash and sprinkle over with pearl sugar.

    Archive 2008-06-01 Haalo 2008

  • Top with the other sheets of pastry, brush with eggwash and scallop the edges.

    At My Table 2007

  • Before putting them in the oven preheated at 375, brush with eggwash egg beaten with a dab of milk.

    Just the Sight of Them Takes Me Back Brilynn 2007

  • Before putting them in the oven preheated at 375, brush with eggwash egg beaten with a dab of milk.

    Archive 2007-03-01 Brilynn 2007

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