Fried Scones ( Utah Scones)

 Prep Time:  45 min     Cook Time:  15 minutes    Total Time:  1 hour

Servings:  12 large scones

1 cup hot water

1 Tbsp active dry yeast

1/3 cup oil

1 tsp salt

1/4 cup sugar

3 1/2 cups flour

1 egg, beaten

2 quarts oil, for frying

for serving:  honey, powdered sugar, honey butter, syrup

1.  Mix 3 Tbsp of warm water with yeast adding a pinch of sugar.  Set aside for 10 minutes (mixture will rise and foam).

2.  While yeast is rising, combine hot water, oil, salt, and sugar in a large bowl.

3.  Add egg to the yeast mixture and mix well.  Add the egg/yeast mixture to the oil/sugar mixture. Stir well.

4.  Gradually add flour stirring well after each addition.  Knead dough as it stiffens until you get a doughy, elastic consistency (about 5 minutes)

5.  Place dough in a well-greased bowl, turning once to grease the top.  Let dough rise for about 30 minutes or until double in size.

 

Frying Directions: 

1.  Line cooling racks or pates with paper towels.  Fill a large sauce panwith 2 inches of oil ad heat to 350-375 degrees over medium-high heat. 

2.  Meanwhile, punch down dough and divide into 12 balls.  Roll out a piece of dough on a lightly floured surface into 1/4 inch thick circles or squares.  Use your fingers to stretch out the balls of dough.

3.  Carefully place two or three balls of dough in the oil and fry until golden brown on each side (about 1-2 mins).  Transfer to paper towels to drain.  Repeat until the dough is all fried.

4.  Serve hot with honey butter, butter, syrup, or powdered sugar.  My favorite is honey and powdered sugar!