Simple Glaze

1. Break the egg and separate the white from the yolk using the two halves of the egg shell. Reserve the egg yolk for another recipe. You can use an egg separator over a bowl if needed to accomplish this.

2. Pour the egg white into a small bowl. Repeat with as many eggs as needed.

3. Add 1 tbsp. of water for every egg white used in the glaze.

4. Whisk the egg white and water together until slightly frothy.

5. Use a pastry brush to apply the egg white glaze to the tops of breads or other baked goods. Bake according to instructions.

Sweet Egg White Glaze

1. Separate the yolk from the egg whites and place the whites in a small bowl.

2. Add 1 tbsp. milk and 1 tbsp. powdered sugar for each egg white.

3. Whisk the mixture until frothy.

4. Brush on pastry crusts or cookies using a pastry brush. Bake according to recipe instructions. This will result in a sweet, shiny crust.