batter bread

noun

, Chiefly Eastern Virginia.

1. spoon bread.

Word History and Origins

Origin of batter bread¹

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900

Example Sentences

"Well, if it would mean more of Page's batter bread, I shan't mind much," declared Zebedee as the train puffed in.

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"Ah, I see visions of more and more batter bread of the Page brand," murmured Zebedee.

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Gwen was making batter bread after having put to rise pan after pan of rolls.

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And when I sit down to batter-bread and fried chicken I can hardly force it down, I do so want you to have it instead of me.

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Iron is the best material for batter bread pans as it gives a firm, steady heat.

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