What should I brush on the tarts to make them golden brown?
- A classic method, and perhaps one of the most popular, is to use egg yolk. Baked goods coated in egg yolk will have an even, golden-brown crust, a rich brown colour and a lovely sheen.
⠀ - Sour cream. To achieve a delicate, light golden crust, you can brush the surface of the bun with low-fat sour cream. Simply take it out of the fridge so that it is at room temperature. You can also mix the sour cream, flour and melted butter, and sprinkle with sugar.
⠀ - Butter. Another popular option is butter, which will give the crust a soft, delicate and matt finish. It’s best to brush the baked goods with butter whilst they’re still in the oven, about 10 minutes before they’re ready.
⠀ - Vegetable oil. To achieve a golden crust, you can brush your baked goods with oil; either sunflower or olive oil will do. It’s best to brush puff pastry before baking, and yeast-raised pastries after baking. This will give a light, appetising golden crust.
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Tea infusion. Tea will enhance the flavour of the baked goods, giving them a vibrant golden colour and a matt finish. To make this glaze, you’ll need 100 ml of tea infusion, 2 tbsp sugar and 2 teaspoons of flour. Mix the mixture together, leave to cool to room temperature and brush onto the pastries. Place the glazed pastries in the oven for a couple of minutes.
