The word biscuit comes from the Latin bis coctus, meaning "twice-cooked" - and that's exactly how these tasty treats were made, back in the day. The process involved baking the dough twice, to create a dry, crunchy texture that could be stored for long periods of time. It's pretty cool to think about how this ancient technique is still used today!
But what's really fun is how English biscuits have become an integral part of British culture - think afternoon tea, with its dainty sandwiches, sweet treats, and of course, lots of biscuits! And then there's the biscuit dunking phenomenon, where you dip your biscuit into a hot cup of tea or coffee - it's a quintessential British experience.
