Fact checked by Isaac Winter Medically reviewed by Jessica Levinson, MS, RDN, CDN Understanding when and how to wash eggs is ...

We are conditioned to wash the food that we eat before we cook it. But there are some times when that rule doesn't make as ...

As someone who cracks a lot of eggs—whether for breakfast, lunch, weekend omelettes, or a batch of brownies—this question has ...

An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated the USDA stance on washing eggs at home. The government recommends that consumers not wash store-bought eggs. Putting eggs in the refrigerator ...

Egg wash is a prime example. Using it adds color and shine to finished baked goods like dinner rolls and pies, but when eggs are selling at a premium price, it’s hard to justify using an egg ...

Whether you’re proficient in pastry or a beginner baker, you’ve probably (or will inevitably) come across a baking recipe calling for an egg wash. This combination of beaten egg and some sort ...