flakey

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Occasionally flakey across the top three, with their strongest batters at four and five.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025

Dorian’s board, for example, calls for flakey salt, citrus zest, fresh herbs, sliced red onions, edible flowers and a generous drizzle of honey.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2025

This species has become increasingly popular among American chefs, proving versatile in dishes with a meaty yet flakey texture.

From National Geographic • Sep. 6, 2023

You want big butter chunks in your crust: It helps create a flakey effect, as well as adding delicious buttery hits of flavor!

From Seattle Times • Jun. 27, 2023

These are easily and quickly made, no shortening other than cream being used, and if directions are closely followed will be flakey biscuits when baked.

From Mary at the Farm and Book of Recipes Compiled during Her Visit among the "Pennsylvania Germans" by Thomas, Edith