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also flakey
as in crisp
having a texture that readily breaks into little pieces under pressure
a tender but flaky crust on the pastry
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The pie crust is perfectly golden brown and flaky, adding a nice texture to the smooth custard.
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Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
Sprinkle the dates with flaky salt, chocolate chips, a drizzle of honey, or any other sweet topping you desire.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
There's nothing fancy in this recipe, just plenty of pecans and a flaky homemade crust.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
The dish consists of sauteed rice, caramelized onions, tomato paste, cumin, cinnamon, and turmeric topped with white flaky fish.
—Paul Feinstein, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
Sprinkle the dates with flaky salt, chocolate chips, a drizzle of honey, or any other sweet topping you desire.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
There's nothing fancy in this recipe, just plenty of pecans and a flaky homemade crust.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
The dish consists of sauteed rice, caramelized onions, tomato paste, cumin, cinnamon, and turmeric topped with white flaky fish.
—Paul Feinstein, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Flaky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaky. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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