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flaky

[fley-kee] / ˈfleɪ ki /


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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

“The meat is so juicy, meltingly tender and flaky ... it’s way beyond expectations,” they said.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 22, 2026

Once all the slices are coated, sprinkle them with flaky sea salt and put them back in the freezer.

From Salon Jun. 20, 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

It looks kind of like a flaky roll, in the shape of a crescent moon.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy

Traditional English scones are lighter and flakier than their American counterparts.

From New York Times May 5, 2023

Jade: Like Jackie, I thought the top crust of this pie was one of the flakier, more buttery choices out of the roundup.

From Seattle Times Nov. 18, 2021

Panko bread crumbs are generally flakier and dryer than most other types, so they tend to take on less oil during frying for lighter, crunchier fare.

From Salon Sep. 30, 2021

For flakier fish, cooking the fish whole is safer.

From Washington Post Aug. 17, 2021

The less liquid used to accomplish this condition, the flakier will be the crust when it is baked.

From Woman's Institute Library of Cookery Volume 4: Salads and Sandwiches; Cold and Frozen Desserts; Cakes, Cookies and Puddings; Pastries and Pies by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

Another of the castle's secrets shared exclusively with Salon by Thorington was the secret to the flakiest pastry crust ever, which became the most-read story published by Salon Food this year.

From Salon Dec. 31, 2019

We think it produces the best-tasting, lightest, flakiest crust.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 15, 2018

But it will take hard work to revive breakfast’s flakiest business.

From Economist Feb. 18, 2016

In doing so, each challenged the flakiest fans to commit to the creators' muses despite the angularities.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 4, 2015

Miss Joliffe scanned the picture with an eye which was trained to detect the very flakiest chip on a saucer, the very faintest scratch upon a teapot.

From The Nebuly Coat by Falkner, John Meade




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