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Used to brush egg wash on pie dough or puff pastry, seal the edges of ravioli or dumplings, or even brush a glaze or marinade on roasted meat, a pastry brush is an inexpensive but useful tool that home cooks and bakers should keep on hand. What it lacks in size it more than makes up for in practicality. Ahead, we re explaining exactly how you can use this tool, plus what to look for when buying a pastry brush. What Is a Pastry Brush?
A pastry brush is usually made with either a wood or plastic handle, and natural or silicone bristles. The handle can range in length and we recommend having both a short and longer pastry brush on hand for simple baking projects, as well as when you need to reach far into an oven to baste our Perfect Roast Turkey or tenderloin.