Best vegan substitute for egg wash

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What would be the best way for replacing egg wash when baking bread?
I've tried unsweetened soy milk but it didn't brown that well.

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Best Answer

You could always try using vegetable, corn, or light/regular olive oil, vegan margarine, or light corn syrup thinned with a bit of water (to prevent over browning):

I also saw something here that mentioned the use of soy milk, but you said it didn't brown well. If it didn't brown at all, then it is most likely because you were using unsweetened soy milk (remember, sugar browns when exposed to heat).



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Quick Answer about "Best vegan substitute for egg wash"

  • Coconut oil.
  • Vegan butter.
  • Soy milk.
  • Almond milk.
  • Flax egg.
  • Cornstarch slurry.
  • Aquafaba.


What do vegans use instead of egg wash?

If you need a great vegan egg wash substitute for baking, the answer is simple, aquafaba! This is the liquid from a can of chickpeas or white beans. This thick gelatinous liquid mixed with a little corn syrup can be brushed onto your bread or pastries before baking to give an egg wash shine.

What can I use instead of egg for egg wash?

Egg Wash Substitute
  • Milk, cream or butter.
  • Water.
  • Vegetable or olive oil.
  • Maple syrup or honey.
  • Yogurt.
  • Soy, rice or almond milk.
  • Fruit-based glazes. 1,2


    • What can I brush vegan pastry with?

    For things that need a little help browning, you can brush with coconut oil or aquafaba before baking, to give it the perfect finish.

    What is a substitute for egg wash on pastry?

    Milk is a good substitute for egg wash. I also recommend using full fat, unsweetened milk for milk wash. Milk gives a golden color similar to egg wash without any unwanted flavor. It however will not give your baked goods a good shine but gives more off a matt finish.


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    Answer 2

    An effective method I've recently tried is using date honey, diluted with water or almond milk at a ratio of 1:1.

    Another fine substitute is carob syrup, diluted similarly.

    Due to the dark color of both ingredients, browning is guaranteed.

    The two options also work well for browning grilled vegetables or tofu.

    Answer 3

    In Brazil friends use a mix of catchup, mustard and a bit of water to brush over savory dishes, it browns very well and gives a bit of flavor

    Answer 4

    The food industry has an answer: fructose syrup (or high-fructose corn syrup).

    Apparently, when you're browning millions of baked goods a year, egg wash is expensive. Fructose syrup is much cheaper and more reliable.

    Anyway, there is no reason it wouldn't work for a home baked loaf of bread.

    Answer 5

    A mixture of soymilk and agave syrup works beautifully! It gives a nice glaze and when we make bagels and brush them with the soymilk/agave before baking the seeds really stay on.

    Answer 6

    I would try some watered down vegan mayonnaise.

    Answer 7

    After reading all the comments suggesting various sugar syrups, I'm going to try watered down maple syrup.

    Answer 8

    I will try juicing the those fresh yellow beets then mix it in oil.

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