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Pastry Brushes
The difference between a dull bake and a stunning, golden-brown masterpiece often comes down to the final brushstroke. This is the finishing tool that provides a flawless, even glaze. This collection features options for every application. For delicate tasks like applying a whisper-thin egg wash or a simple sugar glaze, our natural bristle brushes offer unparalleled performance, holding and releasing thin liquids with a smooth, even flow. When durability and high heat are required, choose our silicone brushes. They are perfect for basting meats or applying thick sauces, and they won't shed, stain, or retain odors, ensuring a perfectly hygienic clean every time.
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Ateco 60010 Boar Bristle Pastry Brush, 1-inch, Stainless Ferrule
This is one of the two brushes we name as a Knife Merchant Pick in our pastry brush guide. Natural boar bristle is the most absorbent brush material, so it carries more egg wash, butter or glaze per stroke than silicone or polyester.The 1-inch width gives control on small pastries, tart edges and the tops of rolls. The bristles are set in a stainless steel ferrule, which tolerates more heat than plastic.For wider coverage, see the 1.5-inch and 2-inch brushes in the same style. Our guide to choosing a pastry brush compares bristle types. Learn More -
Ateco 60210 Boar Bristle Pastry Brush, 1-inch, Plastic Ferrule
This brush uses a plastic ferrule, which stays tight and is rust free, with natural boar bristles epoxy-set into it.The 1-inch width suits detail work: brushing syrup onto a tart, egg wash onto small rolls or butter onto phyllo. A hole in the wood handle lets it hang to dry.Wider versions are the 1.5-inch and 2-inch. For higher-heat use, a stainless-ferrule brush such as the Ateco 60010 is the better choice. Our pastry brush guide explains the difference. Learn More -
Ateco 60220 Boar Bristle Pastry Brush, 2-inch, Plastic Ferrule
This brush sets white boar bristle in a plastic ferrule that stays tight and is rust free. The 2-inch width moves egg wash or melted butter across loaves, pie tops and sheets of pastry quickly.Proofed bread needs a gentle touch so the dough does not deflate, and a wide, soft natural brush spreads egg wash without dragging.For the same width with a heat-tolerant stainless ferrule, choose the Ateco 60020. Narrower brushes in this series are the 1-inch and 1.5-inch. Read more in our pastry brush guide. Learn More -
Ateco 60215 Boar Bristle Pastry Brush, 1.5-inch, Plastic Ferrule
For a bakery that goes through brushes quickly, a plastic ferrule is a practical choice. It holds the natural boar bristles tightly, never rusts, and costs less than stainless.At 1.5 inches wide, the brush covers trays of rolls and croissants efficiently while staying precise on smaller items. The wood handle has a hole for hanging.See the 1-inch and 2-inch brushes in this series, or the Ateco 60015 for the same width with a stainless ferrule. Our guide to pastry brushes covers heat ratings. Learn More -
Ateco 60020 Boar Bristle Pastry Brush, 2-inch, Stainless Ferrule
Wide brushes apply egg wash and butter gently and evenly over large surfaces, such as proofed loaves, sheets of puff pastry and whole pies. This 2-inch brush uses natural white boar bristle, the most absorbent material, so each dip covers more ground.Our pastry brush guide cites the 60020 as an example of a steel-ferrule brush rated for higher temperatures, which makes it a good choice for brushing hot glazes or basting.For finer work, step down to the 1.5-inch or 1-inch. See the full pastry brush guide for bristle and ferrule comparisons. Learn More$11.95 -
Ateco 60015 Boar Bristle Pastry Brush, 1.5-inch, Stainless Ferrule
A 1.5-inch brush is a middle width that covers a sheet of croissants or a loaf of challah quickly while still fitting along the edge of a tart. Its natural boar bristles hold liquid well, which keeps egg wash from pooling.The stainless steel ferrule suits higher temperatures than plastic, so the brush also works for basting meats and brushing hot glazes.The 1-inch and 2-inch brushes share the same construction. For a lower-cost option, see the Ateco 60215 with a plastic ferrule. More on choosing in our pastry brush guide. Learn More
