Special Diet Biscuits

RAISING AGENTS• Although biscuits are usually made with plain flour;raising agents may be added to give them a lightertexture.• Raising agents make biscuits spread more, sothey will need to be spaced well apart for baking.• Raising agents react when they come in contact withwater and produce carbon dioxide bubbles that makethe cookie rise during baking.• Biscuit dough containing raising agents must thereforebe shaped and baked as soon as liquid is added.• Store raising agents In a dry place and use within theiruse- by date because they deteriorate with age,becoming less effective.