Dear Friends, Followed from my last post regarding "Tips for Egg Wash Effect" , i would like to add more tips on egg wash effect. Firstly, there are some principles for Egg wash. Sometimes, we may use the whole egg, just the yolk, or just the white. The more yolk, the darker the finish on a baked good. The less liquid added to the egg yolk, the crisper the finish on a baked good. Updated Egg Wash Effect: Desired Effect / Use Ingredients Shiny surface Whole Egg + Salt Medium Shinny surface Whole Egg + Milk Less Intense Shine Whole Egg + Water Shiny Golden Surface Egg Yolk + Water Shiny Brown Surface Egg Yolk + Cream Shiny, Golden Brown Surface Egg Yolk + Salt Matte, Golden Brown Surface Egg White + Salt Crispy, Pale Surface Egg White. The less liquid added to the egg, the crisper the finish on a baked good. Binder for a coating ...