1 c. mashed potatoes, packed lightly
1 1/2 c. scalding milk
3/4 c. shortening
2 cakes yeast, crumbled
1/4 c. sugar
2 tsp. salt
4 - 4 1/2 c. flour
Butter

Mix mashed potatoes, scalding milk, shortening (not to cold, let stand 1/2 hour). Add yeast, sugar and salt. Stir in 4 - 4 1/2 cups flour (enough to make a dough that no longer sticks to mixing bowl and possible to handle). Knead gently on lightly floured board until smooth and elastic.

Roll half the dough at a time to 1/4 inch thick. Cut with 2 1/2 inch biscuit cutter. Spread with butter and fold over so top slightly underlaps. Then place 1/2 inch apart on lightly greased baking sheet (cover with damp cloth, let rise 1 1/2 hours). Bake 15-18 minutes at 400 degrees.