Potato corn triangle biscuits: A quick retro recipe made with instant mashed potatoes

Name: Potato corn triangle biscuits
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12
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

Categories: 1960s, Vintage bread recipes, Vintage food & drink

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How to make triangle-shaped corn 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.

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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.

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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

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