An egg wash is a coating used on many baked goods to create a desired texture or shine on the surface of the pastry or bread. There are many different types of egg washes. Some require only the use of the egg white while others use the whole egg. In addition, some egg washes call only for egg while others call for the addition of milk, cream, water, or salt. If your recipe doesn't specify, consider how you would like the final product to look. A wash of yolks only will be very shiny while the addition of water will cause a more golden finish. If you only use the whites, the color will be light but the surface will be very crispy and flaky. The addition of milk causes a darker color finish.
Finally, water is typically added to savory items while milk or cream is added to egg washes used on sweet treats.
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