Is there a way to save egg wash?

Question

I make a lot of crostatas with egg wash on the dough, but there's so much egg wash left over and I hate having no option but to give it to the dog (she, of course, feels quite differently about the matter...). Is there a way to save egg wash, either in the fridge or the freezer?

cookbookchick · Answer

I nuke mine briefly so the eggs are cooked and then add  them to the dogs' dinners.  Waste not..!  But I do not save leftover egg wash to use as egg wash again.

Diana B. · Answer

Thanks; I should have been clearer that I wanted to save it as eggwash (for the next crostata or pie). Yes, dogs love eggs, ATG, at least all the ones I've had did!

ATG117 · Answer

You could make scrambled eggs or an omelet with it, I suppose. Do dogs and cats eat raw eggs? The dog I grew up with only ate dog food. I must have missed this.

boulangere · Answer

You'll be fine storing it in the refrigerator for 24 hours or so, covered.  If you add a drop of lemon juice, it will prevent the eggs from turning orange-ish as they oxidize.  Alternatively, whisk into some simmering stock for a quick, silken soup.  I usually add my leftovers to the cats' or dog's dinners, depending on which species has misbehaved the least lately.

A Whole Foods Market Customer · Answer

You could freeze it or make something out of it right away (like a quiche). Do not store pooled eggs in the refrigerator as it can be a breeding ground for salmonella bacteria.

Is there a way to save egg wash?

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