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BISCUIT LEVURE CHIMIQUE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2001-08-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Breadmaking
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- baking-powder biscuit
1, record 1, English, baking%2Dpowder%20biscuit
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- baking powder biscuit 2, record 1, English, baking%20powder%20biscuit
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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). 1, record 1, English, - baking%2Dpowder%20biscuit
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Boulangerie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- biscuit à levure chimique
1, record 1, French, biscuit%20%C3%A0%20levure%20chimique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- biscuit à levure artificielle 1, record 1, French, biscuit%20%C3%A0%20levure%20artificielle
correct, masculine noun
- biscuit à poudre à lever 1, record 1, French, biscuit%20%C3%A0%20poudre%20%C3%A0%20lever
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
poudre à pâte : Calque de l'anglais «baking powder» au sens de levure chimique. 2, record 1, French, - biscuit%20%C3%A0%20levure%20chimique
Record 1, Key term(s)
- biscuit à la poudre à pâte
- petit pain tôt fait
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1994-03-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Food Industries
- Recipes
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- tea biscuit
1, record 2, English, tea%20biscuit
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- biscuit 1, record 2, English, biscuit
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 2, English, - tea%20biscuit
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
- Recettes de cuisine
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- biscuit à la poudre levante
1, record 2, French, biscuit%20%C3%A0%20la%20poudre%20levante
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- biscuit à la levure chimique 1, record 2, French, biscuit%20%C3%A0%20la%20levure%20chimique
correct
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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