light bread
AmericanEtymology
Origin of light bread
First recorded in 1815–25
Example Sentences
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Think about the difference between pizza and focaccia, with the crunchy, chewy crust rip compared to the tender, light bread.
From Salon ● Mar. 9, 2022
“It’s hard to get light bread in damp weather. Maybe next time set your sponge over the water reservoir in the stove. That’s what my mother does.”
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
No one was awake when he brought the milk in to put it away, so he poured a warm glass for himself and got a couple of pieces of light bread.
From "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson
Heating flour before mixing it, taking care not to scorch it in the least, is one small secret of light bread, biscuit and cake.
From Dishes & Beverages of the Old South by McCulloch-Williams, Martha
Us had meat an' bread an' home-made light bread an' de white folks was mighty kind.
From Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves: Volume I, Alabama Narratives by United States. Work Projects Administration
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