2 packages active dry yeast ½ cup warm (110° F) water 1 cup milk (skim, 2%, or whole milk all OK) 1/3 cup shortening, melted and cooled to lukewarm ¼ cup sugar 1½ teaspoons salt 1 cup mashed potatoes 2 large eggs, beaten 6 to 6½ cups all-purpose flour Proof the yeast by mixing it in a small bowl with the warm water and allowing it to develop for five minutes.  Heat milk in a saucepan, but do not boil.  Add sugar and salt, mix well and cool to lukewarm.  Pour into a five-quart

These herbed drop biscuits mix up in five minutes and bake in about 15, so they are great weeknight recipe that pairs well with soups, stews, and casseroles.

If you can make cinnamon rolls, you can make these savory pesto spirals. 1 batch of basic white dough or dinner roll dough, risen once. Pesto, either homemade (see recipe below) or from a jar        Punch dough down, and knead lightly for one minute.  Lightly oil a 14" pizza pan; set it aside. On a lightly floured surface,  roll the dough out into a rectangle about 24" x 18".  Spread on the pesto, leaving a 1" border.  Starting from the long side, roll up jellyroll style and

Cheddar Chive Drop Biscuits--quick, easy, and delicious! Cheddar Chive Drop Biscuits 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free baking mix ½ tsp. salt 1 Tbs. sugar 2 tsp. baking powder 2 Tbs. chopped fresh chives ½ cup vegetable shortening 1 cup milk ¼ cup shredded sharp cheddar   Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Stir dry ingredients together in a medium size bowl.  Cut in vegetable shortening using a pastry blender or two knives.  Add milk and stir until just blended.  Drop by tabl