dorure
The English phrase 'egg wash' is translated into French as dorure.
In a French recipe, use dorure to refer to the mixture of egg and liquid brushed onto dough before baking.
Meaning: beaten egg and water (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term dorure literally means 'gilding', referring to the golden color the egg wash gives to pastry.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Québec, the expression passer au jaune d'œuf is commonly used for 'to brush with egg yolk'.
Did you know?
- The term dorure shares its root with the verb dorer, which is also used in the phrase dorer la pilule to mean 'to sugarcoat something'.
- The term dorure is used in fine arts and jewelry to describe the process of applying gold leaf to a surface.
- French chefs use the verb dorer as a technical command to indicate that a pastry needs glazing, even if they are using melted butter instead of eggs.
Examples in context
- Applique la dorure sur les brioches.Apply the egg wash to the brioches.
- Il faut préparer une dorure pour la pâte.You need to prepare an egg wash for the pastry.
- La dorure donne un aspect brillant au pain.The egg wash gives the bread a shiny appearance.
Example conversation
In a professional bakery kitchen.
- GabrielManon, as-tu préparé la dorure ?Manon, have you prepared the egg wash?
- ManonOui, Gabriel, elle est prête.Yes, Gabriel, it is ready.
- GabrielParfait, utilise la dorure sur les croissants.Perfect, use the egg wash on the croissants.
- ManonJe m'en occupe tout de suite.I'll take care of it right away.
