Pain au chocolat egg wash

[Sussan Estela Olaya]

Hi רות בביוף

They look amazing!

For a more even and smooth shine, make sure to use an egg wash with a pinch of salt, which helps break down the proteins and gives a more uniform finish. Apply a thin layer before the final proof and another right before baking. Also, avoid over-brushing to keep the layers visible.

Hope this helps!

Best regards.

[רות בביוף]

Thanks you so much for your support!

I really appreciate that!

Another question please?

What’s the difference between flan and Pastry cream?

Bachour uses the same recipe for Pastry cream for raising croissants and flan tart,in the first croissants course.

[Sussan Estela Olaya]

Hi רות בביוף

The difference lies in the fact that, in Pain aux Raisins, the pastry cream is incorporated inside the bread.

In the flan tart, the pastry cream is used to fill the tart shells and then baked. Once exposed to heat, the pastry cream transforms into a flan.

Best regards.

[רות בביוף]

Hi Sussan 👋

I want to reach this smooth and shiny finish.

But didn’t get the same polish.

What can I do?

Thanks 😊

[Sussan Estela Olaya]

Hi רות בביוף.

Welcome to the Scoolinary community! Thanks for your question.

The glossy finish you see in the image doesn’t come only from the egg wash before baking but also from the type of light reflecting off the product. In many bakery photos, strategic lighting is used to enhance the shine and make the product look more appealing.

To achieve a real shine on your pains au chocolat, I recommend:

1. Egg wash: Use a mixture of egg yolk with a bit of milk or cream before baking. This helps achieve a golden color and a smoother surface.

2. Controlled baking: Make sure your oven maintains an even temperature and that humidity isn’t too high, as this can affect the shine.

3. Post-baking glaze: For a more polished finish, brush a simple syrup (water and sugar) onto the pains while they’re still warm. You can also use a neutral pastry glaze.

4. Photography & lighting: If you want your pains to look shinier in photos, use a side or overhead light to create reflections on the surface. This helps enhance the glossy effect in images.

I hope this helps!

Best regards.