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biscuit à levure chimique [2 records]

Record 1 2001-08-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Breadmaking
OBS

biscuit: A quick bread made in a small shape from dough that has been rolled and cut or dropped and that is raised in the baking by a leavening agent other than yeast. (baking-powder biscuits).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Boulangerie
OBS

poudre à pâte : Calque de l'anglais «baking powder» au sens de levure chimique.

Key term(s)
  • biscuit à la poudre à pâte
  • petit pain tôt fait

Spanish

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Record 2 1994-03-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Food Industries
  • Recipes
OBS

A biscuit leavened with either baking soda or baking powder or both and having a flaky texture, a smooth brown crust and good flavor. They contain a larger proportion of shortening than most other breads and are mixed in somewhat the same manner as pastry. It is rolled and cut.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industrie de l'alimentation
  • Recettes de cuisine

Spanish

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