Potato Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. lukewarm milk (not hot)
1 pkg. yeast
1/4 c. melted shortening
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. lukewarm mashed potatoes
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 c. flour
2 c. flour

Preparation

Put in a mixing bowl first 2 ingredients.
Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in next 5 ingredients.
Beat thoroughly.
Cover; let rise until light.
Add 2 cups flour.
Mix thoroughly.
Cover and again let rise to about double in size.
Turn onto a floured board.
Pat and roll 1/4-inch thick.
Shape in any shape desired.
Bake at 425\u00b0 for 12 to 20 minutes according to size of the biscuits.
Makes about 18.