Wednesday, March 10, 2010

MASHED POTATO BISCUITS


Ingredients


2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour ( I used light spelt )


2 tablespoons baking powder


1 teaspoon salt


1/4 cup sugar ( I used sucanet )


1/4 cup butter or margarine ( I used coconut oil )


1 1/2 cups leftover mashed potatoes


1 egg, beaten


1/3 cup cold water


1/3 cup milk ( I used rice milk )


extra milk for brushing the tops


Directions


Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).


In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Cut in butter, until pieces of butter are no larger than peas. Use a fork to stir in mashed potatoes, breaking them up into chunks. Make a well in the mixture, and pour in egg, water and milk. Stir into a loose dough using the fork.


Turn dough out onto a floured surface, and knead for 6 or 8 times so the dough holds together.


Pat the dough out to about 3/4 inch thickness, and cut into circles with a biscuit cutter or drinking glass. Place biscuits onto an ungreased baking sheet. Brush the tops with a bit of milk.


Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until bottoms are golden.

Make about 12


These taste wonderful! I had always wanted to do some baking with mashed potatoes in them and this fit the bill! Worth a try...

Psalm 23


The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want.He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters.He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name' sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,I will fear no evil: For thou art with me;Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies;Thou annointest my head with oil; My cup runneth over.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life,and I will dwell in the House of the Lord forever.