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| bagel |
a kind of bread roll that is shaped like a ring. Bagel dough is boiled in water before it is baked. |
| bake |
to cook using dry heat at a medium oven temperature. Things such as bread, cookies, and pies are baked. [1/3 definitions] |
| bakery |
a store in which baked goods, such as bread, cake, and pastry, are made or sold. |
| batter2 |
a thick mixture of liquid, flour, eggs, and other ingredients, often baked into bread or cake. |
| biscuit |
a small, round-shaped bread for one person made with baking powder or baking soda instead of yeast. Biscuits are not usually sweet. [1/3 definitions] |
| breadboard |
a board used for cutting bread or used in the process of making bread. |
| breadbox |
a kitchen container used for storing bread. It is usually made of metal and has a lid that can move to open or close the box. |
| bun |
a loaf of bread small enough for a single serving; roll. [1/2 definitions] |
| butter |
a solid white or yellow fat made by churning cream and used for cooking and spreading on bread. [1/3 definitions] |
| crust |
the slightly hard, baked dough on the outside of bread, pies, and other baked things. [1/5 definitions] |
| dough |
a thick mixture of flour or meal and a liquid such as water or milk that is prepared for baking into bread, cookies, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| flour |
the fine, ground meal or powder of wheat or other grain. Flour is used to make bread, pasta, and other foods. [1/2 definitions] |
| jelly |
a soft food made from fruit juice and sugar. It is usually spread on bread or toast. [1/2 definitions] |
| loaf1 |
a mass of bread or cake baked in one piece. [1/2 definitions] |
| roll |
a thick, round type of bread. [1/18 definitions] |
| sandwich |
slices of bread with other food between them such as meat, cheese, or jelly. [1/2 definitions] |
| spread |
food that can be spread on crackers, bread, vegetables, or other foods. [1/7 definitions] |
| sweet roll |
a round, sweet bread that is served as a single portion and usually eaten as a breakfast food. Sweet rolls may contain cinnamon, raisins, nuts, or other flavorings and may be topped with icing. |
| toast1 |
bread that has been sliced and browned in an oven or toaster. [1/2 definitions] |
| toaster1 |
an electric appliance used to heat and brown bread or rolls. |
| tortilla |
a Mexican flat bread or thin pancake made of cornmeal. Tortillas are often served hot and filled with beans, meat, or other foods. |
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