National Biscuit Day

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2020 DateMay 29, 2020
2021 DateMay 29, 2021

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National Biscuit Day

National Biscuit Day History

National Biscuit Day celebrates the awareness of biscuits all over the United States. Biscuits are commonly made with flour, baking powder, salt, buttermilk or milk, butter or shortening, and sometimes sugar. Before the American Civil War, biscuits began as a cheap supplement to meals. Soon enough, biscuits became one of the world's favorite snacks. National Biscuit Day is celebrated annually on 29 May in the United States.

National Biscuit Day Facts & Quotes

  • According to Today in History post, on November 30, 1875 – Alexander P. Ashbourne of Oakland, California received patent number 170,460 for an improved biscuit-cutter. Prior to his invention, cooks would roll and shape their biscuits by hand. His invention consisted of a board to roll the biscuit dough out which was hinged to a metal plate with various biscuit cutter shapes mounted to it.
  • When I cannot write a poem, I bake biscuits and feel just as pleased. Anne Morrow Lindbergh

National Biscuit Day Top Events and Things to Do

  • Find online the best recipe of buttermilk biscuits and serve them with your favorite people.
  • If you are a social media person, you might want to find the best bakery in town and use #ButtermilkBiscuitDay to post on social media.

National Biscuit Day References and Related Sites

National Biscut Day
In 1875, This Man Enhaced the Art of Making Biscuts.
10 Dairy-Free Biscuit Recipes!

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