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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]].
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]].
== 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.
*[[Nice]] biscuits.
== Biscuits in culture ==
Biscuits are the centerpiece of a traditional game played at many boarding schools - unlike "taking the cake" meaning to win, the expression "taking the biscuit" means to come humiliatingly last. The popular American band [[Limp Bizkit]] derive their name from this pastime.
[[Category:Food and drink]]
[[Category:Food and drink]]