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irish potato biscuits

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Recipe by
Diana Perry
@Empebi
Martinez, GA

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!

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For irish potato biscuits

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

How To Make irish potato biscuits

  • 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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