Is the concept of mezonot-type baked goods (rather than hamotzi-type bread) exempt from hand washing?

BlessingsHand WashingObligation

Synopsis

Foods requiring mezonot (like pastries, cookies) rather than hamotzi do not require hand washing.

Late Acharonim
Lenient
Strict
Lesser cited
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