How to Use flaky in a Sentence

flaky

adjective

• So your pie crust can be flaky.
  — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
• Don't skip the flaky salt on top.
  — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2025
• Hold the tail and pick the flaky white meat right off the bones.
  — David A. Brown, Field & Stream, 11 Jan. 2024
• The crust is flaky and buttery.
  — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
• Garnish with more flaky sea salt.
  — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
• Add more pepper and flaky sea salt to taste.
  — Craig Melvin, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
• And your biscuits won't be very flaky.
  — Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
• Top each with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
  — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2025
• This should still be a tender, light, flaky crust.
  — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
• That's the best way to make sure the crust remains flaky.
  — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
• Serve with flaky salt on the side to suit your taste at the table.
  — Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 1 May 2024
• The latter gets rid of flaky skin, while the balm keeps them soft.
  — Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
• Serve warm topped with ice cream and flaky sea salt (if desired).
  — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
• This will get rid of any loose hair, flaky skin, or pesky dandruff.
  — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2026
• Their flaky salt adds both saltiness and a tiny bit of crunch to any dish.
  — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2025
• Brush the crust edges with olive oil and then sprinkle over the flaky salt.
  — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2025
• Remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle with flaky salt.
  — Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
• The dough was so flaky & the filling so yummy.
  — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
• Some are light and fluffy, others are buttery and flaky.
  — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
• Make sure to top with flaky salt and plenty of black pepper.
  — Embry Roberts, Martha Stewart, 24 May 2026
• And then finish with a little bit of flaky salt and more herbs.
  — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 July 2026
• Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.
  — Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Feb. 2026
• Drizzle some olive oil over it and finish it with some flaky sea salt.
  — Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Mar. 2026
• The patch wasn't itchy, flaky, dry or in an area where Meitinger gets flare-ups.
  — Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
• Your guests will be wowed by your flaky, golden brown pastry crust.
  — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
• Ready to kiss oil, product residue, and a flaky scalp goodbye?
  — Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 22 June 2023
• Everyone will love the flaky, rich dough and sticky-sweet glaze.
  — Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026
• Biegel likes to sprinkle a little flaky sea salt on it when it’s done.
  — Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
• There are flaky croissants, poached eggs and omelets for breakfast.
  — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
• These bites have a flaky biscuit crust around sausage bits and country gravy.
  — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026