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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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Whether to use lard, butter or vegetable shortening for the dough is a divisive debate, with chefs having strong opinions about which fats make for lighter, flakier pastries.
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Michelle Tchea, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Sep. 2024
The flaky strudel wraps around spiced apples that are coated in cinnamon, brown sugar, and flour.
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Apple Spice Cake
Delicious notes of clove and nutmeg and crunchy pecans bring this spice cake together.
—Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2024
The perfect excuse to turn on the water and relax in some bubbles.
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With the winter fast approaching, many of us will see the cold weather cause our skin to become dry and flaky.
—Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 30 Aug. 2024
Recognized by 50 Best Discovery, the tasting menu at this slow food institution features a roster of culinary greatest hits—eight courses that include delicate, flaky trout from the Cem river and fli, a multi-layered pastry with pastoral roots.
—Samia Qaiyum, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 July 2024
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Michelle Tchea, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Sep. 2024
The flaky strudel wraps around spiced apples that are coated in cinnamon, brown sugar, and flour.
get the recipe
09 of 40
Apple Spice Cake
Delicious notes of clove and nutmeg and crunchy pecans bring this spice cake together.
—Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2024
The perfect excuse to turn on the water and relax in some bubbles.
Find it on Amazon
This Serum Has a Special Secret Ingredient
With the winter fast approaching, many of us will see the cold weather cause our skin to become dry and flaky.
—Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 30 Aug. 2024
Recognized by 50 Best Discovery, the tasting menu at this slow food institution features a roster of culinary greatest hits—eight courses that include delicate, flaky trout from the Cem river and fli, a multi-layered pastry with pastoral roots.
—Samia Qaiyum, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 July 2024
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“Flaky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaky. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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