Biscuit

Guide Note

In the United States, a biscuit is a soft baked bread and is a Southern food staple. They are often served for breakfast, or as a side dish with fried chicken or barbecue.

Fast Facts

  1. A type of quick bread
  2. Often made with buttermilk
  3. Similar to British scones
  4. Leavening: baking soda or baking powder
  5. No rising is necessary before baking
  6. No kneading needed

Biscuits and Gravy

In the Southern United States, it is common to serve biscuits with a sausage gravy (a standard bechamel sauce with sausages added) for breakfast.

Biscuits in the U.K.

In the United Kingdom, the term "biscuit" refers to a food that is called a cookie in the United States. If you want more information on that sweet treat, take a look at Mahalo's Cookies page.

The Mahalo Top 7

  1. Wikipedia: Biscuit (North American usage)
  2. Simply Recipes: Buttermilk Biscuits With Goat Cheese and Chives
  3. Official Site: Bisquick
  4. Recipe: Angel Biscuits
  5. Martha Stewart: Cooking School: Biscuits Melinda: Includes video
  6. Recipe: Cinnamon Sugar Biscuits WARNING: Pop-ups
  7. Recipe: Biscuits and Gravy WARNING: Pop-ups

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