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Breadcrumbs

Crustless white or brown bread reduced to granules with a cheese grater, in a blender or food processor, or worked through a sieve..

Definition

Crustless white or brown bread reduced to granules with a cheese grater, in a blender or food processor, or worked through a sieve. Fresh breadcrumbs are used in stuffings and to thicken sauces; dry breadcrumbs are used for coating food, or sprinkled onto dishes to add colour and crunch.