In the era of ancient civilizations, the origins of biscuits can be found in ancient Egypt around 4000 BC. During that period, individuals combined flour with water to create a basic dough, which they then cooked on a heated stone. This represented the very first version of biscuits.
Despite its coarse flavor, the biscuit was dry and had good preservability, which made it an ideal food for storage and consumption during journeys and daily life at that time.
Persia in the seventh century AD: In the seventh century AD, the Persians developed sugar-making technology, which made the production of biscuits more varied and developed. Sugar was widely used in biscuit production, making the taste of biscuits richer and more delicious.
Europe in the tenth century AD: Around the tenth century AD, with the Muslim conquest of Spain, biscuits were introduced to Europe and spread in various Christian countries.
By the fourteenth century AD, biscuits had become a favorite snack for all Europeans. From the royal kitchen to the streets of ordinary people, the fragrance of biscuits could be smelled.
Britain in the Age of Navigation: In the 19th century, Britain had advanced navigation technology. During the long voyage, ordinary bread was not suitable as food reserve due to its high water content, so people invented bread with very low water content—biscuits.
This biscuit is easy to preserve and has a crispy taste, making it a must-have food for sailors. Britain also started the modern biscuit industry, and the equipment and technology for making biscuits developed rapidly and spread all over the world.
The promotion of the Industrial Revolution: The Industrial Revolution brought about the advancement of mechanical technology. The production of biscuits gradually became mechanized and mass-produced, with greatly improved production efficiency and reduced costs, making biscuits no longer exclusive to the nobility and the rich, but entering the lives of ordinary people and becoming a common category in daily food.
Britain: Traditional British biscuits such as tea cakes and butter biscuits are world-famous, as well as digestive biscuits, which are usually eaten with tea. People once believed that it has the function of promoting digestion, hence the name. It has a firm and slightly crisp texture and exudes a light and elegant wheat aroma.
United States: Cookie culture is prevalent in the United States, with many flavors and shapes of cookies, such as chocolate cookies and sugar cookies. In addition, Biscoff Cookies are also very popular. They originated in Belgium and later became a huge success in the United States. They are often used to pair with coffee or as ingredients for desserts.
France: Macarons are the most representative dessert-level cookies in France. They are colorful and cute. They are made of two macaroons sandwiched with cream or jam. Every bite brings the ultimate taste bud enjoyment.
China: China's cookie culture is also very rich. The traditional walnut crisps are sweet and delicious, containing crushed walnut kernels, and are deeply loved by young and old. In addition, although moon cakes are not strictly considered cookies, the production process is similar, and they are often given as gifts during the Mid-Autumn Festival.
India: Indian cookies are characterized by various spices, such as curry-flavored crisps, which use spices such as turmeric and pepper, with a distinct regional flavor.
