Mashed Potato Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed potatoes
1/4 cup shortening
3 tablespoons milk

Preparation

In a large bowl mix with a fork the flour, baking powder, and salt.
With a pastry blender cut in shortening and mashed potatoes until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in milk until mixture is moistened.
Turn dough out on floured board and knead 6 to 8 times.
Roll out to about 1/2 inch thick and cut with biscuit cutter.
Place on baking sheet 1 1/2 inches apart.
Bake at 450 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve warm with fresh butter or honey.