pastry brush

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of pastry brush¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

Using a pastry brush or spoon, brush the panettone with the syrup until it is soft and moist but not completely soaked.

From Washington Post

Beat the remaining 1 egg, then, using a pastry brush, brush the top half of the square with the with egg wash.

From Eater

On the top row of potato slices, sprinkle cornstarch to coat the top side of each slice, brushing off any excess with a dry pastry brush.

From Eater

Using a pastry brush or an oil mister, brush the tops of the tortilla packages with oil.

From Outside Online

Use a wet pastry brush or clean wet cloth to wipe the sides of the pan so there are no sugar crystals clinging to it.

From Washington Post

Wash down sides of saucepan with pastry brush dipped in cold water to prevent formation of crystals.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

A pastry brush saves greasy fingers and much time, in oiling cold or warm pans.

From Project Gutenberg

Also a pastry brush to spread the melted butter upon the corn.

From Project Gutenberg