# breading

Pronunciation: say "BRED-ing" /ˈbɹɛdɪŋ/

## Noun

1. The process of covering a thin slice of meat in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs before frying.
   - Simple: Covering a thin piece of meat in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs before frying it.
   - _The breading of veal scallops calls for a light dusting of flour before the egg wash._
   - _Restaurants often speed up breading by lining up three shallow bowls in a row._

## Verb

2. Present participle and gerund of bread. — present participle and gerund of bread
   - Simple: Present participle of bread. Use this form for the action happening right now.
   - _She is breading veal cutlets at the kitchen counter._
   - _Breading the shrimp takes patience to get an even coat._

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