crispy

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Fruity, crispy, and gooey all at the same time, it was definitely worth the anguish of manipulating that dough.

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  1. adjective Firm but easily broken or crumbled; crisp.
  2. adjective Having small curls, waves, or ripples.

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  • (In short: Don't mash the burger down with your spatula and press out all the fat - that's your flavoring; flip it once and basically leave it alone; and pre-blanch your fries to get them crispy, then toss 'em in a bowl with garlic salt and herbs.) —  Colorado Springs Independent
  • The crust is very crispy, and there's a slight nutty flavor (probably coming from the poolish and the inherent "spelt" flavor). —  The Fresh Loaf
  • The panko was light and crispy, the warm avocado creamy and sweet .... —  Eater
  • Basically thick-sliced bacon that has been rolled in brown sugar and baked until crispy, the sugary tidbits are sweet, salty, and only slightly less addictive than crack. —  Slashfood
  • A stainless steel pan is nice because it forms the fond (aka the crispy bits at the bottom of the pan) in a manner that no nonstick pan can compete with. —  Seattle Metblogs
 

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