Butter melted, creating a flaky crust.

Meaning: When butter is heated, it turns into a liquid and makes the crust of the baked good crispy and layered.

Choice of Words: Butter is a type of dairy product, made from the fat of milk. Melted means to change from a solid to a liquid state. Crust refers to the outer layer of bread, pie, or other baked goods. Flaky describes something that is made up of thin layers that easily break apart.

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