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| − | 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 | + | 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]]s, 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]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 23:21, June 27, 2016
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 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.
Types of Biscuit
There are many sweet types, including,
- Custard creams
- Bourbon creams
- Garibaldi biscuits.
- Rich tea biscuits.
- Digestive and chocolate digestive biscuits.
- Fig rolls.