Hi!-- you mentioned it's OK to moisten/spritz the loaf top to get the seed toppings to stick, Before the loaf gets its last "rise"-- but then at what point, or in what order, should i put my egg-yolk wash on the loaf?? I've been making both sweet and savoury no-knead breads, with different types of toppings for each type. In this recipe, the bread rises for 1 hour, then is folded-over & shaped into a ball, & then the dough-ball is left to rest another 15 minutes on top of pre-heated oven for a 2nd- "quick-rise", & then goes straight into 450 degree oven. So far, I've been putting the Egg-wash on & sprinkling with sesame/poppy seeds last thing, Just before popping in oven. And yes, the small seeds do not burn during the 35 minute bake-time. However, i'd also like to add toppings that Do burn in 35 mins. at 450-- things like chopped nuts, pumpkin seeds, crumbled bacon bits, etc. So I've been taking those breads out at 30 mins, giving them a 2nd light egg-wash, & then sprinkling on the other items. But then the crust isn't quite as crispy! So can you advise me on the best way/order/timing to do this??-- thank you! (&i really Love this King Arthur site-- very informative for a novice baker like me!).

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