Click for Cookbook LOGIN
"I went to a restaurant that serves 'breakfast at any time'. So I ordered French Toast during the Renaissance."--Steven Wright

Scones Recipe

  Tried it? Rate this Recipe:
 

 

This recipe for Scones is from Bonnie's Family Cookbook , one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We'll help you start your own personal cookbook! It's easy and fun. Click here to start your own cookbook!
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 cup hot water
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
⅓ cup oil or melted shortening
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup sugar
3½ cups flour sifted
1 egg beaten
2 quarts frying oil
Directions:
Directions:
1. Mix 3 tablespoons of warm water with yeast adding a pinch of sugar. Set aside for 10 minutes for yeast to activate and foam.
2. In the meantime, combine hot water, oil or melted shortening, salt and sugar in a large bowl.
3. Once the yeast is activated, add egg to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
4. Add the egg/yeast mixture to the oil/sugar mixture. Stir well.
5. Gradually add the flour stirring well after each addition. Knead the dough as it stiffens until you get a doughy elastic consistency, about 5 minutes.
6. Let rise until double in size.

MAKE AHEAD METHOD:
1. Place dough in a well greased bowl turning once to grease the top. Cover with plastic wrap and a towel and place in refrigerator overnight.
2. Remove from refrigerator and knead lightly.
3. Let dough warm up and rise until double in size.

TO FRY:
1. Line a baking tray with paper towels.
2. Fill a large sauce pan with 2 inches of oil and heat to 350-375º over medium heat.
3. Punch down dough and divide into 12 balls. Roll out or stretch dough balls into circle shapes.
4. Fry until golden brown on both sides.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
12

 

 

 

Learn more about the process to create a cookbook -- or
Start your own personal family cookbook right now!  Here's to good eating!

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!

 

 

 

34W  

Cookbooks are great for Holiday Gifts, Wedding Gifts, Bridal Shower ideas and Family Reunions!

*Recipes and photos entered into the Family Cookbook Project are provided by the submitting contributors. All rights are retained by the contributor. Please contact us if you believe copyright violations have occurred.

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!