Need an egg wash or simply a coat of oil or butter during your baking? Fret not, because pastry brush is here to assist you! A pastry brush, also known as a basting brush is an essential item for baking. Traditional pastry brushes usually have natural, plastic or nylon fibre bristles but most pastry brushes nowadays have silicone bristles.
Here are some of the advantages of using a pastry brush!
- Can be used to apply sauces, oils, glazes, and other liquids.
- Allows you to have more control over the ingredients you use.
- Gives uniform coating in a clean and efficient manner.
- Can hold liquid well and cleans up easily with hot water.
So let’s proceed to the ten best pastry brushes you could get in Malaysia!
1. Le Creuset Bijou Basting Brush
Le Creuset Bijou Basting Brush is great for delicate dishes such as brushing a beaten egg or milk glaze over pastry, spreading homemade tomato sauce over pizza dough, or applying a light coat of oil to a skillet. It’s fine bristles can perfectly hold sauces and glazes, distributing ingredients evenly throughout the food’s surface. It’s smooth and flexible, and it scratches flat and curved surfaces smoothly.
Material: Silicone with Wooden Handle
Country of Origin: France
Size Available: 29 cm
Price: RM87.20
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
2. Ballarini Silicone Pastry Brush
Ballarini Silicone Pastry Brush can be used for a lot of purposes in the kitchen. It can be used to grease baking pans, marinating meat and dishes, egg wash or simply just a gentle oil coating of your cookware. It has a practical hanging hole on its ergonomically shaped handle. The high quality silicone material made it food-safe and has high heat resistance of up to 230 °C.
Material: Silicone
Country of Origin: France
Size Available: 6.57”
Price: RM48.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
3. Chefmade Silicone Basting Brush Pastry
Chefmade Silicone Basting Brush Pastry is made of food-grade silicone and has no oil or water adhesion. It is also very resilient as the bristles will not come off and it will never fade. This brush is dishwasher safe, and it is heat resistant up to 220 degrees Celsius. It is perfect for egg wash, marinating and more!
Material: Silicone
Country of Origin: United States of America
Size Available: 8.2” and 10.3”
Price: RM25.70 (10.3”)
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
4. Zwilling Pro Silicone Pastry Brush
Stainless steel of the highest quality was used to create Zwilling Pro Silicone Pastry Brush. Its handles feature flowing transitions for optimal hygiene and ergonomically designed handles for effortless work. This elegant yet functional pastry brush can be used for greasing, garnishing, marinating, and coating.
Material: 18/10 Stainless Steel and Silicone
Country of Origin: Germany
Size Available: 9.45”
Price: RM98.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
5. Home Perfect Pastry Brush
Home Perfect Pastry Brush is made with premium quality stainless steel with high durability and strength. It complies with the FDA rules of the United States and LFGB standards in Europe. This brush has heat resistance up to 100 degree Celsius. It is also odorless, eco-friendly and stain resistant.
Material: Nylon and Wooden Handle
Country of Origin: Malaysia
Size Available: 1”, 1.5”, 2” and 2.5”
Price: RM9.90 (2.5”)
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
6. Ikea Bakglad Pastry Brush
Ikea Bakglad Pastry Brush is made of high quality silicone and ABS material. It is strong, durable, lightweight and versatile. This pastry brush has soft bristles, perfect for egg wash or covering your food with a layer of oil smoothly and without leaving a scratch. It is easy to clean up and easy to store.
Material: Silicone and ABS Plastic
Country of Origin: Sweden
Size Available: 29 cm
Price: RM6.95
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
7. Walfos Silicone Basting Brush
Walfos Silicone Basting Brush is a nonstick silicone brush that is made of the highest quality ( FDA and BPA certified) silicone material. This brush has a sturdy handle which gives it a comfortable and secure grip. Unlike certain plastic nylon or wooden brushes, it will not melt, discolour, or shrink.
Material: Silicone
Country of Origin: China
Size Available: 28 cm
Price: RM16.53
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
8. Fais Du Silicone Brush
Fais Du Silicone Brush is made from durable food grade silicone that can smoothly glide and spread oil, egg wash and other ingredients onto your food. It has soft yet flexible bristles. The handle is made of 304 stainless steel which provides a comfortable and good grip while handling it.
Material: 304 Stainless Steel and Food Grade Silicone
Country of Origin: China
Size Available: 19.8 and 30.5 cm
Price: RM11.45 (30.5 cm)
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
9. AzHomeFic Pastry Brush
AzHomeFic Pastry Brush is made of toxic-free and environmentally free material. It is suitable for baking, cooking and barbeque basting. This brush is practical and stylish to use. It is also easy to clean and has good temperature resistance.
Material: Eco-Friendly Plastic Fiber
Country of Origin: Not Stated
Size Available: 3 cm, 5 cm and 7.5 cm
Price: RM9.00 (7.5 cm)
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
10. UN32006/UN32017/UN32018 Wooden Wool Brush
Unopan Pastry Brush is made of first-class wool which is soft and would not shed easily as the bristles are tied tightly on its handle. It is paired with a high-quality wood handle that is non-slip and gives you a comfortable grip. This brush will give your food an even and smooth coating of oil, egg wash and others.
Materials: Wool + Wooden
Country of Origin: Malaysia
Size Available: 2.5 cm, 5 cm and 7.5 cm
Price: RM7.90 – RM13.90
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
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