drop biscuit

American  

noun

1. a biscuit made by dropping baking powder biscuit dough from a spoon onto a pan for baking.

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Etymology

Origin of drop biscuit

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55

Example Sentences

And I said, "Well, this is a good recipe. This drop biscuit is very easy and the fried chicken is easy as well."

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2023

When halved along the equator, a drop biscuit can hold any number of ingredients, from slices of crispy bacon and tender prosciutto to roasted zucchini and fresh, juicy tomato.

From Salon • Sep. 15, 2021

Make a drop biscuit breakfast sandwich with eggs, sharp cheddar cheese, and a dash of hot sauce — the flaky biscuit makes for one heck of a bun substitute.

From Salon • Sep. 15, 2021

Then mix together one batch of sourdough drop biscuit dough, gather it up into a rough mound, and roll out with a rolling pin to about ½ inch thick.

From Salon • Sep. 15, 2021

You know this recipe as Erin’s firstly because it’s constructed to be very smart and ease your fears—it’s really no more complicated than the simple drop biscuit recipe she learned from her mom.

From Slate • Jun. 27, 2018