Tender Potato Biscuits Recipe

Ingredients

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• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• cup sugar
• cup butter or margarine
• 1 cups leftover mashed potatoes
• 1 egg, beaten
• cup cold water
• cup milk
• 2 tablespoons milk, or as needed

Directions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 450F (230C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2: In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.

Step 3: Cut in the butter until the pieces are no larger than peas.

Step 4: Use a fork to stir in the mashed potatoes, breaking them into chunks.

Step 5: Make a well in the center of the mixture, then pour in the egg, cold water, and milk.

Step 6: Stir everything together into a loose dough using the fork.

Step 7: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it 6 to 8 times until it holds together.

Step 8: Pat the dough out to about inch thickness and use a biscuit cutter or drinking glass to cut it into circles.

Step 9: Place the biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet.

Step 10: Brush the tops of the biscuits with 2 tablespoons of milk.

Step 11: Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the bottoms are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.