biscuit bread
"Biscuit bread" can refer to different types of bread depending on the region, ranging from unleavened varieties to soft, leavened quick breads.
Definition
C2Historical
(archaic)A hard, flat type of bread made from flour and water, used as a storable food for long voyages.
Example
- Sailors often relied on biscuit bread during their long sea journeys.
B2American English
(regional, informal)A soft, flaky bread roll made with baking powder, often served with butter.
Example
- She served biscuit bread with gravy for breakfast.
C1Appalachian Region
(regional)A simple, homemade bread made with basic ingredients like buttermilk, flour, salt, and butter or oil.
Example
- In the Appalachian region, families often bake biscuit bread as a staple food.
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