IRISH POTATO BISCUITS

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This is from my Grandmother's recipes. My only update was the parchment paper on the cookie sheet because I don't like getting stuff off of the pans!

Provided by Diana Perry

Categories     Biscuits

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 c mashed potatoes
2/3 c milk
4 Tbsp shortening
2 c flour
1/2 teas tsp salt
4 tsp baking powder

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • 2. Add to the freshly mashed, or left over potatoes; heat slowly over medium-low heat, stirring the potatoes and milk to blend; add shortening and stir until blended with the potatoes & milk. Allow to cool to room temperature.
  • 3. Mix the flour, salt and baking powder together; Stir into the potato mixture.
  • 4. Flour your board, and pat out the dough with floured hands. You can pat into rectangle, and cut out square biscuits, or use a well-floured biscuit cutter.
  • 5. Place on parchment paper lined cookie tin, and bake about 12-16 minutes, depending on the oven.

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