How to Use crumbly in a Sentence

crumbly

adjective
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  • The more moisture lost in the aging process, the crumblier the final cheese will be.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 4 Sep. 2024
  • Just dress them with oil, vinegar, a bit of crumbly cheese, and some salt and pepper.
    — Alex Delany, Bon Appetit, 19 Jan. 2018
  • The mixture will be quite crumbly and will not form a cohesive dough.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 30 Apr. 2021
  • To prevent dry, crumbly biscuits, use the correct amount of flour.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 8 July 2023
  • Swap in new dressings or crumbly cheeses to save your side from getting stale.
    — Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 26 Jan. 2024
  • And more golden than some of the paler, crumblier crusts found at most of the dim sum restaurants around town.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2023
  • Scatter the bits of butter over the flour and pulse several times, to form a coarse, crumbly mixture.
    — Dorrie Greenspan, The Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2017
  • These diseases cause discoloration and cankers on the stem and can result in dry, crumbly fruit.
    — Melinda Myers, Journal Sentinel, 14 June 2024
  • The scene had viewers drooling over the crumbly shortbread cookies and scrambling to find a recipe.
    — Hollyanna McCollom, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2023
  • The crumbly cornbread layer soaks up all the extra dressing.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 June 2024
  • The salty, crunchy batter is a nice contrast to the sweet onions, a coarse, crumbly texture in your mouth with an earthy note that tasted like cumin.
    — Bethany Jean Clement, The Seattle Times, 10 July 2018
  • The dough should be tacky but not sticky or crumbly (if overly sticky, add a teaspoon of masa harina).
    — Anita L. Arambula, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2023
  • Not too crumbly, not too corny, no grit, and no surprises, Whole Foods cornbread mix is just right.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 3 Nov. 2023
  • Trying to compress the crumbly dough by hand is self-punishment.
    — Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2020
  • The extra fat in the almond flour helps slow blood sugar spikes, but also makes for a crumbly and nutty shortbread.
    — Mila Clarke Buckley, Washington Post, 1 Dec. 2022
  • Return pan to oven and bake until the chocolate has puffed up a bit and does not jiggle, and the crumbly top is light golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes.
    — Rick Nelson, Star Tribune, 19 Aug. 2020
  • The result is a crumbly corn cake that’s so crisp on the bottom and tender on top; the combination is simply heaven.
    — Julia Turshen, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • In addition to being gluten-free (and nut- and soy-free), this pick doesn't use any preservatives and has a crumbly texture that feels like the real deal.
    — womenshealthmag.com, 17 May 2023
  • Work in the butter and shortening with your fingertips until the mixture is crumbly.
    — Sheri Castle, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
  • In a bowl, combine mozzarella, Parmesan and ricotta cheese, garlic, basil and oregano to form a crumbly cheese mix.
    — Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 9 July 2017
  • The last great reader of the family was Bear’s grandmother, and there were thousands of crumbly novels from the turn of the twentieth century.
    — Lauren Groff, The New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2021
  • Gradually mix in flour on low speed just until combined and mixture is crumbly.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2024
  • Whisk together 1 cup milk and egg in a small bowl; add to flour mixture, and stir with a fork until a crumbly dough with no dry pockets forms, adding up to 2 tablespoons more milk if needed.
    — People Staff, Peoplemag, 20 June 2023
  • Mix them with natural sweeteners or use them as a crumbly crust on your favorite keto dishes.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 18 Mar. 2023
  • This process contributes to the cheese's distinct flavor, featuring nutty and savory notes, along with a crumbly texture.
    — Maeghan Dolph, Fox News, 25 Jan. 2024
  • Additionally, a higher proportion of goat milk makes for a more crumbly cheese.
    — Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2021
  • But then, Marty Henderson spotted it: What originally looked like a weed sprouting from the crumbly dirt in the cavity of one of the cinder blocks was anything but.
    — Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Sep. 2022
  • Alcocer has re-created the crumbly Mexican cheese with koji, almond milk crème fraîche and pecans.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2022
  • Combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl; cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2023
  • The traditional cheese for sopes is crumbly, salty cotija, but feta or goat cheese are good substitutes, or improvise with your favorite cheese.
    — Sally Pasley Vargas, BostonGlobe.com, 2 May 2023

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