Brush cut out pie crust with egg wash and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar

Egg wash is generally a mixture of egg and liquid (usually water or milk) brushed on before baking. It is used to add a nice golden color and shine to whatever you’re baking! I usually stick with a mixture of a whole egg and water, but different combinations can produce different results. For example, using milk instead of water will make for a softer crust, and using only egg yolks will make for even more golden color.

To make your egg wash, thoroughly whisk 1 tablespoon of liquid per 1 egg. Use a pastry brush to brush pie crust, biscuits, breads and rolls with egg wash right before baking.