Baking glazes |
No matter how you bake - in a bread maker or in the oven, the bread will be more beautiful and tastier if you grease it with glaze. Before baking, during or early baking, glazes give the product a golden, softer or crispier crust. The glaze applied to the finished product gives additional flavor and makes the crust more shiny. Sometimes the glaze plays the role of a velcro to which the dusting sticks.
Grease loaves, such as potato bread, for a soft, golden crust. Milk is also used for savory and sweet rolls, tortillas when a soft crust is needed.
Mainly used in continental breads such as focaccia, stromboli and landmine. The olive oil adds a bright shiny crust and a pleasant aroma. The darker the oil, the more fragrant the crust. Use extra virgin oil for a very strong taste. Olive oil can be used before and / or after baking.
Mix 1 egg white with 1 tablespoon water for a golden shiny crust. It works better on unsweetened bread than egg yolk.
Mix 1 yolk with 1 tablespoon milk or water. This classic grease will give your bread a golden sheen. For sweet rolls, breads and cakes, add 1 tablespoon sugar for added aroma and flavor.
Breads such as Italian panetton and German stollen are brushed with melted butter to keep the crust soft. For these purposes, sometimes ghee is used to lubricate the Naan cakes.
Liquid sweeteners are heated and used on sweet breads to provide a soft, sticky crust. Honey - traditionally used to flavor bread. Malt and molasses have a very strong aroma, so use them sparingly and pair them with the right products (cakes and muffins).
Dissolve 2-3 tablespoons of sugar in the same amount of milk or water. Bring to a boil and cook for 1-2 minutes until syrup forms. Lubricate fruit muffins and muffins for a shiny finish.You can add rose water to the icing for flavor.
Yeast cakes like Savarin are often topped with sugar syrups flavored with liqueur, other alcohol, or lemon juice. The syrup softens and decorates the bread at the same time.
Jam or confiture can be melted with a little liquid. Choose water, liquor, alcohol (rum or brandy), or fruit juice depending on the type of bread you will be using. The liquid liquefies the jam, and the jam adds flavor and aroma. Lubricate muffins and sweet bread, Danish buns with it for a shiny, sticky crust. Top can be sprinkled with dried fruits and nuts.
Mix 2-3 tablespoons of powdered sugar with 1 tablespoon of fruit juice, milk, cream (with vanilla essence) or water and brush over warm muffins and rolls. You can add a pinch of spices to add flavor to the bread. You can mix maple syrup with powdered sugar to grease on nut bread. |
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