Scones n' Chili

With the weather getting cooler and darkness coming earlier, I've really gotten in the mood for fall. And when I get in the mood for fall, I get in the mood for scones and chili. Mmmm...This is my new favorite recipe for Scones, taken from a fabulous recipe book called "What's For Dinner?".


Scones

2 tbsp yeast
3 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
2 1/2 C. milk
3 tbsp shortening
2 eggs
5-6 C. flour
oil for frying

Combine yeast, sugar, and salt in a bowl.

Scald milk and shortening in a small saucepan.
Then cool until warm to the touch.

In another bowl, beat eggs.

(sorry for blurry-ness)
Once milk and shortening mixture has cooled,add
that and eggs to the yeast mixture. Stir in 3 cups of
flour until dough forms. Add rest of flour
and kneed for 5 minutes.

Allow dough to rise for one hour.

The original recipe says that, once the dough has risen,

to roll it out to about 1/4" thick and then cut into squares
for frying. But I just pull chunks of dough off and
flatten them into circle-ish things ;-)

Put about a quart of oil into a large pan and heat over
medium heat. Then carefully place the scone into the hot oil
using tongs and fry until golden brown, flipping once.

When done, take out of oil and place on a paper towel lined plate.
(I like to sprinkle mine with a little bit of salt, just for an extra kick.)
Try not to devour them all in one sitting...Good luck!