Teacake: meaning, definitions and examples

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teacake	A teacake is often a small, sweet, yeast-based bread or cake traditionally enjoyed with a cup of tea. It's common in British afternoon tea settings. We had a teacake with our tea in the afternoon Grandma baked some teacakes for us
bun	A bun is a small, round bread or cake, which may be sweet or savory. It’s often used for sandwiches, burgers, or enjoyed on its own, and is seen in both casual and formal settings. He grabbed a cinnamon bun for breakfast They used fresh buns for the barbecue burgers
pastry	Pastry refers to a wide variety of baked goods made from dough, which is either laminated (like croissants) or non-laminated (like shortcrust). They can be both sweet and savory and are frequently found in bakeries and patisseries. She bought a delicious apple pastry from the local bakery The chef specializes in French pastries
scone	A scone is a slightly sweet, baking powder-leavened bread often served with clotted cream and jam during British afternoon tea. It's typically denser than a teacake and can also come in savory varieties. We enjoyed some freshly baked scones with our tea She made cheese scones for the picnic

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