Potato-Dill Biscuits Recipe

Name: Potato-Dill Biscuits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 medium colorado potato, peeled and chopped; ½ cup water; 2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon dried dill; ½ teaspoon cream of tartar; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ cup vegetable shortening; ¼ cup butter

Servings: persons

1 medium colorado potato, peeled and chopped
½ cup water
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon dried dill
½ teaspoon cream of tartar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup vegetable shortening
¼ cup butter

1
Combine potato and water in a small saucepan.
2
Cook, covered, over medium heat for about ten minutes or until the potato is tender.
3
Do not drain.
4
Mash the potato and cooking water together until very smooth.
5
Spoon into a glass measuring cup, adding additional water to measure one cup.
6
Combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, dillweed, cream tartar and salt in a large bowl.
7
Cut in the shortening and butter with a pastry blender until the mixture is crumbly.
8
Add the potato mixture, stirring until the batter is slightly sticky.
9
Knead gently on a lightly floured surface ten times.
10
Pat into an 8-inch square.
11
Cut into 12 equal squares.
12
Place on an ungreased baking sheet.
13
Bake at 450F for 10 to 12 minutes or until slightly browned.
14
Freezing instructions: Cut out biscuits, place on baking sheet, and brush with milk.
15
Freeze until firm.
16
Place in a plastic bag in the freezer until needed.
17
Bake as usual without thawing.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium colorado potato, peeled and chopped, ½ cup water, 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Potato-Dill Biscuits falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Potato-Dill Biscuits

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