Potato corn triangle biscuits: A quick classic recipe

1960s, Vintage bread recipes, Vintage food & drink

Note: This article may feature affiliate links, and purchases made may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Find out more here.

Note: This article may feature affiliate links to Amazon or other companies, and purchases made via these links may earn us a small commission at no additional cost to you. Find out more here.

How to make these triangle-shaped biscuits (1969)

These golden, three-cornered potato corn triangle biscuits will make any meal sparkle. The flavor (from instant mashed potatoes!) will bring back memories of your grandmother’s potato bread.

Potato corn triangle biscuits

Yield: 12

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

2/3 cup packaged instant mashed potatoes
1/3 cup shortening
1-1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup milk

Instructions

Combine dry instant potatoes and 2 cup hot water; stir till moisture is absorbed.
Blend in shortening.
Sift together flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, and 1/5 teaspoon salt.
Stir in cornmeal; add to potato mixture.
Blend in milk.
Turn dough onto well-floured surface.
Knead 3 or 4 times.
Roll into 9-inch circle.
Cut into 12 triangles.
Place on ungreased baking sheet 2 inches apart.
Bake in 400 (F) oven for 20 to 30 minutes.

Recommended Products

As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, qualifying purchases made via our links earns us a small commission at no additional cost to you.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 239Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 201mgCarbohydrates: 38gFiber: 2gSugar: 0gProtein: 5g

Click Americana offers approximate nutrition information as a general reference only, and we make no warranties regarding its accuracy. Please make any necessary calculations based on the actual ingredients used in your recipe, and consult with a qualified healthcare professional if you have dietary concerns.

MORE: Get some different vintage potato recipes here!

If you liked this, please share it! Our small business appreciates it. :-) You can also get our free newsletter, follow us on Facebook & Pinterest, plus see exclusive retro-inspired products in our shop. Thanks for visiting!