Fluffy Yeast Biscuits

Name: Fluffy Yeast Biscuits
Ingredients: 1 package dry yeast; 1/2 cup sugar, divided; 1/2 cup warm water (105° to 115°); 1 cup cooked, mashed potatoes; 1 cup milk, scalded; 2/3 cup shortening, melted; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 package dry yeast
1/2 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup warm water (105° to 115°)
1 cup cooked, mashed potatoes
1 cup milk, scalded
2/3 cup shortening, melted
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

1

Combine yeast, 1 teaspoon sugar, and water. Let stand 5 minutes or until bubbly.
2

Combine remaining sugar, potatoes, milk, shortening, eggs, and salt; add to yeast mixture, stirring well. Stir in 2 cups flour. Add enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
3

Turn dough out onto a floured surface, and knead 10 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic. Place dough in a greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
4

Punch dough down; shape into 1 1/2-inch balls. Place balls 1 inch apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and repeat rising procedure 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
5

Bake at 400° for 12 minutes or until lightly browned.