soft crumb
Inside the loaf
Soft crumb describes the interior texture of bread or baked goods—the part inside the crust.
Bakers evaluate crumb for softness, moisture, and structure: This brioche has a beautifully soft crumb.
A soft crumb tears easily and feels tender, as opposed to dense, chewy, or dry interiors.
- tenderSoft or sore
- fluffySoft and light-textured
- moistSlightly wet
- breadcrumbFragment of baked grain
- spongySoft and absorbent
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