pastry brush
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of pastry brush
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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You can also use a pastry brush or a clean, unused paintbrush to dust off the surfaces.
From Salon ● Mar. 22, 2025
While muffins are still warm, use tongs to dip each muffin in melted butter and pecan-sugar mixture, or use a pastry brush to brush butter on each muffin before rolling in pecan sugar.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 23, 2024
In a small bowl, use a pastry brush to combine the melted butter, mustard, maple syrup and chopped thyme or rosemary.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 3, 2022
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
Peel and stone peaches, enclose in pastry, brush with beaten egg, and bake.
From The Myrtle Reed Cook Book by Myrtle Reed
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