A basting brush is designed for brushing glazes onto baked or grilled goods… it is used for coating or glazing with a liquid, water or beaten egg-yolk for example, or for gently removing excess flour or sugar.
If you intend to buy a basting brush: get a set of two: a small and a larger one with plastic handles, and food-quality bristles, which can go in the dishwasher.
Here is a selection of the best basting brushes you can buy via Amazon, recommended by our readers:
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