crust
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Pasties were an essential for miners at the time, with their thick crust acting as a 'handle' for dirty hands and pastry tough enough to survive being dropped down a mineshaft.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Tahdig, which is a special way of making rice where you get the bottom of the pot to create a crust.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
“Worcestershire sauce brushed lightly on the crust before baking adds a savory depth to frozen pizzas,” says another.
From Salon • May 30, 2026
The book, sponsored by the Vermont-based flour producer, is organized around crust styles, ranging from the original Neapolitan to New American.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
“With the crust just a little brown, and loads of gravy.”
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
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