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

Aunt Maud pulled down the oven door and drew out a sheet of her drop biscuits.

From Literature

These drop biscuits are so easy to make.

From Seattle Times

I think that the drop biscuits and the fried chicken surprisingly is a good chapter, because it teaches you how to make a good drop biscuit.

From Salon

If that seems too scary, there's also my drop biscuits, which are so simple and easy to make.

From Salon

For the home cook who needs to bake only a few, drop biscuits are the way to go.

From New York Times