"SWK" > wrote in message
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> Does anyone have a good pastry brush that they use? All the ones I've
> used lose their bristles even though I hand wash them. I hate picking
> them out of cakes! Help

I was at Sur La Table last weekend and they had some silicone brushes
(basting and pastry) on a table where you could try them. While they looked
a bit odd, they worked well. Since they are silicone, they are heat
resistant, sanitary, and the bristles won't fall out. Their website only
shows the basting brush, but you can get a look at the pastry brushes in the
link listed below. I have an expensive Rosle pastry brush, and while it is
nice, I think the silicone brushes are the way to go. My Rosle brush
doesn't shed, but It doesn't look too good and if you dip it into very hot
liquids it will melt, trust me!
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