pastry brush

noun

1. a small, flat brush for coating pastry with butter, egg, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pastry brush¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

While muffins are still warm, use tongs to dip each muffin in melted butter and pecan-sugar mixture, or use a pastry brush to brush butter on each muffin before rolling in pecan sugar.

From Seattle Times

Brush the cut sides of your pear halves with oil using a pastry brush.

From Seattle Times

To serve, place the crispy rice cakes on a serving platter and use a pastry brush to brush some of the harissa mixture onto each cake, then top each with a slice of sashimi and garnish with the minced nori sheets.

From Salon

Lay one sheet of phyllo on a large cutting board, longer side facing you, and use a pastry brush to dab it with the olive oil.

From Washington Post

In a small bowl, use a pastry brush to combine the melted butter, mustard, maple syrup and chopped thyme or rosemary.

From Washington Post