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pastry brush

American  

noun

  1. a small, flat brush for coating pastry with butter, egg, etc.


Etymology

Origin of pastry brush

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

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Brush the cut sides of your pear halves with oil using a pastry brush.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 1, 2023

Stab with a knife in the middle to allow the pie room to breathe and using a pastry brush add a layer of egg wash.

From Fox News • Nov. 22, 2021

Use a pastry brush to apply a beaten egg to the crust before baking it in the oven.

From Salon • Oct. 15, 2021

Using a pastry brush, lightly brush the surface of the taquitos with the oil or lightly coat them with nonstick cooking spray.

From Washington Post • Apr. 7, 2020

Wash sugar crystals from inside of double boiler with pastry brush dipped in cold water.

From For Luncheon and Supper Guests by Bradley, Alice

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