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06-Jul-2004, 00:59
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Originally Posted by tdol OK, so what exactly is a 'biscuit' American styleee.  | We have dog biscuits and regular biscuits.
A biscuit is baked, leavened, bread, served in individual portions. They are often made with baking powder and/or buttermilk. |
06-Jul-2004, 00:59
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Originally Posted by tdol OK, so what exactly is a 'biscuit' American styleee. | We have dog biscuits and regular biscuits.
A biscuit is baked, leavened, bread, served in individual portions. They are often made with baking powder and/or buttermilk. |
06-Jul-2004, 06:12
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Hmmmm....will mail an American cookie receipy  ,
I "know" dog biscuits...  :D
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Hmmmm....will mail an American cookie receipy ,
I "know" dog biscuits... :D
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06-Jul-2004, 06:53
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Interesting; I didn't know there were any American recipes that didn't include sugar. |
06-Jul-2004, 06:53
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Interesting; I didn't know there were any American recipes that didn't include sugar. |
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oooooooooops,  I think I wanted to state if anyone could mail me an American cookie receipy, could be also a British one THX.
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oooooooooops, I think I wanted to state if anyone could mail me an American cookie receipy, could be also a British one THX.
Ulli :wink: |
06-Jul-2004, 17:56
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Originally Posted by Ulli oooooooooops, I think I wanted to state if anyone could mail me an American cookie receipy, could be also a British one THX.
Ulli :wink: | The British don't know how to make cookies. They can make biscuits which are not like the biscuits that we Americans make. :wink: I can send you a recipe. What kind do you prefer? - chocolate chip, coconut, gingersnaps...?
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06-Jul-2004, 17:56
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Originally Posted by Ulli oooooooooops, I think I wanted to state if anyone could mail me an American cookie receipy, could be also a British one THX.
Ulli :wink: | The British don't know how to make cookies. They can make biscuits which are not like the biscuits that we Americans make. :wink: I can send you a recipe. What kind do you prefer? - chocolate chip, coconut, gingersnaps...?
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