👉 The word 'Pillsbury' originally referred to a small, dark, oily mixture that often appears in the form of a paste or gel made from sugar and corn syrup. It was used as an ingredient for various products like candies, biscuits, and even for preparing other foods like desserts. The word 'Pillsbury' also has a connection to the American Revolutionary War when it refers to the 1776 uprising by Continental Army soldiers in Pittsburg Landing, Pennsylvania.