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It’s #NationalBiscuitDay! Today, we’re going to tell you all about the ship’s biscuit. A thread 👇 
The ship’s biscuit was a vital part of a seaman’s diet before the introduction of canned foods in the mid 19th century.
The biscuits were made from stone ground flour, water and salt. These were mixed into a stiff dough, baked in an oven for 30 mins and left to harden and dry.
The biscuits were made from stone ground flour, water and salt. These were mixed into a stiff dough, baked in an oven for 30 mins and left to harden and dry.
See the clusters of little holes around the edges? They’re made by creatures such as weevils and maggots. Before eating, the seafarers would tap the biscuit to shake out the creepy-crawlies.
I am reliably informed that today is #NationalBiscuitDay.
Here is a 🧵 of all the biscuits I've made so far in 2021.
First up, my William Morris set. Inspired by an old @V_and_A calendar, everything hand-piped in royal icing. Flavour: cardamom, orange & vanilla.
Here is a 🧵 of all the biscuits I've made so far in 2021.
First up, my William Morris set. Inspired by an old @V_and_A calendar, everything hand-piped in royal icing. Flavour: cardamom, orange & vanilla.
This one was based on The Phoenix Portrait of Elizabeth I.
Royal icing is v. fabulous for embroidery effects. I'm also obsessed with gold details on biscuits. All details piped on and painted with edible metallic/pearlescent powders. (2/?)
Royal icing is v. fabulous for embroidery effects. I'm also obsessed with gold details on biscuits. All details piped on and painted with edible metallic/pearlescent powders. (2/?)
The Phoenix Cookie was the centrepiece of an Elizabethan-inspired set, inspired by extant garments and textiles at the @V_and_A & The School of Historical Dress. (3/?)
