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Brotkörper

loaf shape

noun BROHT-koer-per Rare

Also means

bread body

Usage Note

Brotkörper refers to the full formed body of a baked loaf, assessed by bakers for volume, crust integrity, and shape during quality grading. Rarely used outside a baking or bread-judging context; distinct from Brotlaib (bread loaf) which is the consumer term.

Examples

"Der Bäcker prüfte den Brotkörper auf gleichmäßige Bräunung und Volumen."

Natural Translation

The baker checked the loaf shape for even browning and volume.

Literal Translation

The baker checked the bread body for even browning and volume.

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