How can I make whole grains stick to the top of bread?
I want to bake bread or bagels that have whole grains like poppy seeds, cumin, caraway, etc. stuck to the top.
I have tried just pressing them to the top but they fall off during or shortly after baking. I tried an egg wash but I don't want my bread to have an eggy surface.
Does my dough need to be wetter? Do I need to water down my egg wash more? Or is there a better way entirely?
Best Answer
Use a boiled cornstarch wash for an in oven glue
Egg wash is a great glue, but generally lets go again when heated in the oven. Best used after baking not before
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To add the topping: Uncover the risen loaf. Beat the egg white with the cold water. Brush the beaten white all over the top crust (you won't need it all), then sprinkle with the rolled oats.How do you get oats to stick to the top of bread?
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Answer 2
When forming your loaf, before the last proof, moist the dough surface and roll over the grains. It should glue them better than pressing them to „dry” dough. Some of the grains will fall off anyway, but it should be enough for the look. For the flavour it is often easier to mix those (probably roasted earlier) into the dough and have them inside the bread.
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