Glazing
Coating food with a shiny, flavorful liquid that hardens or caramelizes when cooled or broiled
Equipment Needed
- pastry brush
- small saucepan
- thermometer
Ingredients
- glaze liquid (honey, syrup, jam, reduction)
- butter (optional)
- seasonings
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prepare glaze and warm in saucepan
- Glaze should be thick but brushable
- Brush glaze onto food with pastry brush
- For shiny finish: apply thin coats, let dry between
- For caramelized finish: brush and broil 1-2 minutes
- Allow glaze to set before serving
- Glaze will stick as it cools
Professional Tips
- Brush glaze on hot or warm food for best adhesion
- Multiple thin coats > one thick coat
- Glaze shouldn't be too thick or it's sticky
- Caramelized glazes are more flavorful
- Works on ham, chicken, vegetables, desserts
What to Make
- glazed ham
- chicken
- donuts
- desserts
- roasted vegetables