Unleavened (adjective)

1. Not containing any leavening agent.
2. Not having risen due to the action of a leavening agent.

Origin:

Derived from the word 'leaven' meaning a substance, such as yeast, used to make dough rise.

Examples:

1. The unleavened bread was dense and flat.
2. The matzo crackers were unleavened and a staple in the Jewish Passover diet.
3. The cakes made with baking powder were unleavened and lacked the fluffiness of cakes made with yeast.
4. The biscuits made with cream of tartar were unleavened and had a crisp, crunchy texture.
5. The tortillas made with masa harina were unleavened and had a soft, tender texture.