pastry brush

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of pastry brush

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

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

Using a pastry brush, lightly brush the surface of each piece of dough with the egg wash.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 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

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

From For Luncheon and Supper Guests by Bradley, Alice