Brushing egg wash on a galette.

Baking Basics

Introducing: The baking basics you need to master kneading and proofing dough, scalding milk, and making homemade buttermilk. The little details (such as Egg Wash) can make all the difference to transform a fine baking recipe from a bakery-worthy one.

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