Definition

Noun: A type of biscuit (in American English usage, meaning a small, soft, leavened bread product, similar to a British scone) that is made from dough which is rolled out flat with a rolling pin and then cut into individual shapes before baking.

Usage

This term specifically describes the method of preparation for the biscuit. It distinguishes these biscuits from "drop biscuits," where the dough is simply dropped from a spoon onto the baking sheet. The rolling and cutting process typically results in biscuits with more uniform shapes and slightly flakier, more layered textures.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used attributively (functioning like an adjective) to describe the type of dough or the preparation technique.
  • She prefers a rolled-biscuit dough for its consistency.
  • The rolled-biscuit method is more time-consuming but yields excellent results.

Variants and Related Words

• Cut-out biscuit: A near-synonym emphasizing the cutting step.
• Baking powder biscuit: A common type of biscuit leavened with baking powder, which is often made using the rolled and cut method.
• Drop biscuit: The contrasting category of biscuit made by dropping dough without rolling.

Synonyms

• Cut-out biscuit

Antonyms

• Drop biscuit

Noun

1. biscuit made from dough rolled and cut