1.   However, if cracks do appear, you should try brushing a mixture of peat or compost and coarse sand into them.

2.   Make the egg wash by whisking the egg and the water thoroughly together, and lightly brush the mixture on the dough.

3.   Brush mixture inside bread.

4.   Brush mixture on all sides of the short ribs.

5.   Brush the mixture over the cut sides of the eggplants.

6.   Brush butter mixture on rolls.

7.   Brush this mixture on both sides of the fish.

8.   Brush this mixture on the asparagus rafts on both sides.

9.   Brush mixture on ham frequently during last hour of baking time.

10.   Brush this mixture over the jam.