Denver Biscuits

Name: Denver Biscuits
Ingredients: 2 c. scalded milk; 1/2 c. lard or margarine; 1/2 c. mashed potatoes; 1 pkg. yeast, dissolved in 1/2 c. warm water; 1/4 c. sugar; 1/2 tsp. soda; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. salt; flour

9 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 c. scalded milk
1/2 c. lard or margarine
1/2 c. mashed potatoes
1 pkg. yeast, dissolved in 1/2 c. warm water
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
flour

Directions

1

Pour milk in large bowl with lard or margarine, potatoes and sugar.
2

Let cool to lukewarm.
3

Add dissolved yeast, then add enough flour to make consistency of biscuit dough.
4

Set aside one hour. At this point, dough can be stored in refrigerator for several days.
5

Pinch out biscuits when wanted.
6

When taken from refrigerator, need to let rise for 45 minutes to 1 hour; bake at 350°.