crusty
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The result is crusty, chewy and deeply satisfying — exactly the kind of bread that begs for a puddle of olive oil and a sprinkle of flaky salt.
From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026
I kept tearing off pieces of crusty bread and dragging them through the oil before spooning the beans on top.
From Salon • Jun. 16, 2026
To make it a party, serve some good crusty bread and salt-flecked butter on the side, along with a bottle of crisp Californian or Italian white wine.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
French bakeries sold crusty baguettes and flaky croissants with government backing Friday, defying labour unions arguing that May 1 should remain a day of compulsory rest.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
I curl my toes, one on top of the other, to hide the dried-up, crusty skin surrounding each nail.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
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