Ingredients

1/2 cup instant mashed potato flakes1 teaspoon sugar2 tablespoons butter, softened1/2 cup hot water1/3 cup cold water3 cups biscuit/baking mixMilk for biscuit tops, optional

Preparation

In a bowl, combine the potato flakes, sugar, butter and hot water. Add cold water and biscuit mix, stirring until well-blended. Add more cold water if necessary to form a soft dough.

Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 10 times. Roll dough to 1/2-in. to 3/4-in.-thickness; cut with 2-in. biscuit cutter.

Place on an ungreased baking sheet; brush with milk if desired. Bake at 450° for 13-14 minutes or until lightly browned.