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[[Image:Biscuits.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Biscuits]]
[[Image:Biscuits.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Biscuits]]
In the US, a biscuit is a small form of bread made with baking powder or baking soda as a leavening agent rather than yeast. When prepared properly, they are soft and flaky. They are similar to [[scone|scones]], but are more savory than sweet.
In the US, a '''biscuit''' is a small form of bread made with baking powder or baking soda as a leavening agent rather than yeast. When prepared properly, they are soft and flaky. They are similar to [[scone|scones]], but are more savory than sweet.
In the UK, the term 'biscuit' means a [[cookie]], which is the older definition. In the French language, "biscuit" is the word for [[cookie]].
In the UK, the term '''biscuit''' means a [[cookie]], which is the older definition. In the French language, "biscuit" is the word for [[cookie]].
== Types of Biscuit ==
== Types of Biscuit ==