Melbourne may be known for its fickle weather - the city has been described as having four seasons in one day - but it can still be enjoyed all year round. Plan ahead with this information on temperature and rainfall. Summer (December â February) Melbourne warms up in summer with mean temperatures between 14 - 25.3Â°C (57.2 - 77.5Â°F).
Egg wash is the baker's secret and it's super-easy to make and use. 1  Set aside an extra egg as you're baking and whisk it up with a splash of cold water or milk until pale yellow and perfectly mixed. The ratio is usually no more than 1 tbsp liquid per egg, but recipes do vary so use what it calls for. The less liquid you add to the egg, the darker the egg wash. Just before your bread, pies or pastries go in the oven, use a pastry brush and paint them with a light, even coat of egg wash. When your dough bakes, the egg wash does too, creating a glossy sheen for that professional bake-shop look.
Directions. 1  For each dye bath combine 1/2 cup boiling water with 1 tsp vinegar and 10 drops of food coloring in a bowl. 2  Dip hard-cooked eggs in dye bath for 3-5 minutes, extend time for richer color.  Use tongs or a slotted spoon to remove eggs and place on wax paper to dry, blot any excess with a paper towel.