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• Method 2 of 3: Alternatives
• Method 3 of 3: Grease baked goods
• Tips
• What do you need

1 Break the egg into a small bowl. Eggs of any type and size can be used. However, if you use large eggs, you will have more egg lube compared to small chicken or quail eggs.

• If you want to make a dark colored egg lube, use only the yolk and a pinch of salt. The salt makes the egg yolk runny and makes it easier to grease your bread or cake.

2 Add 1 teaspoon (5 ml) liquid. You can use water, milk, heavy cream, or soy milk according to your preference. Milk, water, or cream will dilute the egg yolk. Thanks to this lubrication, the bread or cake will not dry out. Plus, your baked goods won't be cracked. You can also add more liquid if the egg mixture is too thick. Add another 1-2 teaspoons of liquid.

• Please note that the fluid you use will affect the appearance of the grease. For example, if you use water, you will end up with a matte grease, and milk and cream will give your food a nice shine.

3 Whisk egg mixture. You should have a mixture of uniform consistency. Take a whisk or fork and whisk the main ingredients in a circular motion. You can also whisk the mixture with your hand. Whisk the mixture for 10 seconds so that the yolk and white mix well together.

• Don't overdo it - there is no need to beat the eggs until they are foamy.

4 Add additional ingredients to suit your taste. You can add a few pinches of spices such as nutmeg or cinnamon if you want the egg mixture to be darker in color and flavor. Add a little salt if you want the surface of the cake or bread to be shiny. If you use egg-based lubricant to hold the baked goods together, the salt will make the grip stronger.

5 Add more liquid to the egg mixture if needed. If you need to use egg-based lubricant for dough that grows in size, such as puff pastry, add 1-2 teaspoons of liquid to prevent cracks in the bread or cake that can occur when the baked goods grow in size.

Method 2 of 3: Alternatives

1. 1 Use high to medium cream. If you don't want to use eggs to make your lube, all is not lost. You can give your baked goods a golden crust. Spread heavy or medium fat on a bread or cake to create the desired shine.
   • Note that heavy cream is more likely to crack as the cake grows in size.
2. 2 Use olive oil instead of egg oil. Olive oil is a good vegan egg substitute. Brush the baked goods with olive oil. Although olive oil will add a nice sheen to your baked goods, your bread or cake may soak up the flavor of the olive oil, so don't use it if you're making sweet baked goods.
   • Alternatively, you can use a mixture of a few teaspoons of water and soy powder.
3. 3 Use an egg replacer that you can find at a natural food store or online store. Purchase a vegan egg replacer or buy an egg replacer made with egg whites and a thickener. If using liquid egg replacer, apply directly to baked goods. If you are using powder, mix a small amount of water with the powder to form a liquid paste.

Method 3 of 3: Grease baked goods

1. 1 Brush the bread with the egg mixture. Dip a cooking brush in egg lube or a substitute. Spread the mixture evenly over the entire surface of the bread. However, do not overdo it - the mixture should not run off the sides. This can cause the bread to stick to the baking dish. Bake the bread according to the instructions.
   • Too much egg grease can cause it to collect at the bottom of the container, dripping off the sides of the bread. This will end up with a piece of boiled egg attached to the bottom of the loaf.
2. 2 Grease the bottom layer of the cake before baking. To prevent damp dough, brush the bottom layer of the cake with the egg mixture before placing the filling on top of it. When the pie is done, the egg grease will serve as a protective layer between the dough and the filling. The liquid from the filling will not seep into the bottom layer of the dough and will not make it wet.
3. 3 Secure the edges of the dough with an egg mixture. If you're making flaky pastries, turnovers, or sandwich cookies, brush the edges on one side with egg-based lubricant using a cooking brush. Fold or place the top layer over the dough, smeared around the edges and press down gently. Thanks to this, the layers will be glued together.
   • If you want the dough to be light and crunchy, make an egg lube with egg whites and water.
4. 4 Grease baked goods on top. After placing the dough in the baking dish, roll up a roll or cook croissants, brush the top of the future baking with an egg mixture. Immediately after this, send the baking sheet or baking dish to the oven. Lubricate the following pastries with an egg mixture:
   • bread and rolls;
   • cakes and puffs;
   • pie;
   • meat-filled pies such as pies with meat, kulebyaki and shepherd's pie;
   • puff pastry snacks;
   • cookies that are cut with special molds.
5. 5 Use egg-based lubricant to attach seeds, sugar, or other decorative items. If you want to decorate baked goods, brush it with the egg mixture and then sprinkle with the appropriate ingredients on top. This will keep them firmly attached to the baked goods.
   • For example, brush a cake with an egg mixture and sprinkle with coarse sugar on top. If you are baking bread, sprinkle with sesame seeds or poppy seeds.
   • If you want to decorate the cake with decorative dough pieces, brush the dough pieces with the egg mixture and attach to the cake.

Tips

• If you have any remaining egg lube that doesn’t have any pieces of raw meat or fish, you can close the container with the lid and refrigerate it for a delicious breakfast the next day.

What do you need

• Whisk or fork
• Small bowl
• Cooking Brush
• Measuring spoons