Potato Feather Biscuits

This is a recipe that uses yeast and leftover mashed potatoes. These are great with honey or molasses. A real treat found in an old Fanny Farmer cookbook.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 15

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup milk (heated until hot)
• 2  tablespoons shortening (I like to use 1 1/2 tbls shortening with 1/2 tbls bacon grease)
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 1⁄2 cup  warmed mashed potatoes
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 3 1⁄4 cups flour
• 1  package dry yeast, mixed in
• 1⁄4 cup warm water

Directions

1. Mix hot milk, sugar, shortening, salt, potatoes amd 1/4 c flour in a bowl.
2. Set aside to cool slightly.
3. Mix yeast in 1/4 cup of warm water and set aside for 5 minutes.
4. Add yeast to potato mixture and mix well.
5. (50+ strokes) Cover and let rise in a warm draft-free place for 20 minutes.
6. Add 3 cups of flour and mix well.
7. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled.
8. Turn out of a floured board and pat dough down to about 1/4 inches thick.
9. Cut into 2- 2 1/2 inch rounds.
10. Place on greased baking sheet, cover and let rise until doubled.
11. Preheat oven to 425 F Bake biscuit for about 15-18 minutes.