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

Stella Parks over at Serious Eats did a deep dive into substitutes by making identical batches of her drop biscuits.

From Washington Post

In reading the pancake mix box, I saw that I could make drop biscuits so I had the idea of adding a topping and incorporating all the other basket ingredients.

From Seattle Times

Instead of couching them in a sugary muffin or pancake batter, I fold them into a one-bowl drop biscuit dough.

From Los Angeles Times

If you prefer a fluffy, craggy biscuit that you can tear apart and treat more like a dinner roll, try a drop biscuit.

From Washington Post

His cheddar drop biscuits, for example, are a healthier version of Red Lobster’s.

From Washington Times