Unleavened

usgb/ˌʌnˈlevnd/
adjective

Food, especially bread, that is made without yeast.

For their dinner, they made unleavened bread following an ancient recipe.
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Often appears as...

  • unleavened bread
  • unleavened cake
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Cultural Dishes

Unleavened is often used for cultural or traditional foods, especially when describing their history.

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Matzo is a famous unleavened bread in Jewish cuisine.
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Cooking Methods

Unleavened suggests a specific method of cooking where no rising agent is used.

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They preferred making unleavened flatbreads on the stove.
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