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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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You can also use a pastry brush or a clean, unused paintbrush to dust off the surfaces.

From Salon

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

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

From Seattle Times

To serve, place the crispy rice cakes on a serving platter and use a pastry brush to brush some of the harissa mixture onto each cake, then top each with a slice of sashimi and garnish with the minced nori sheets.

From Salon

Lay one sheet of phyllo on a large cutting board, longer side facing you, and use a pastry brush to dab it with the olive oil.

From Washington Post