How to egg wash without a brush

Glossy egg-washed pastries sprayed with an even coat

There is a quicker, cleaner way to egg wash a full tray, and it gives a better colour too. Instead of dipping and brushing each piece, you lay down a fine, even film in one steady pass.

Why the brush holds you back

A brush carries a lot of egg wash and lays it on unevenly, so one bun gets more than the next and the colour comes out patchy. It leaves the odd streak, it sheds the occasional bristle, and over a full morning it is slow and hard on the wrists.

An even coat gives an even colour, and an even colour sells.

How the sprayer does it

The foodSPRAY Pro puts down a thin, even layer across the whole tray in seconds. You use less egg wash for the same or better coverage, and the finish is the same on every piece, which matters most in a retail bakery where every item is on show.

It also takes the strain out. You work upright with a natural movement instead of bending over a tray brushing piece by piece. Cleaning is quick, and the whole thing comes apart for a proper wash.

Used in this article. The foodSPRAY Pro food sprayer.

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