Buttermilk Scones

These puff up and are really good. A staple for after caroling. Serve with honey butter.

From the kitchen of: Karren Ashley, Meridian

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/4 C. warm water
• 2 T sugar
• 2 T yeast
• 1 qt. warm buttermilk
• 1 1/2 t salt
• 8 C. flour
• 1 T baking powder
• 1/2 t baking soda
• 2 T oil
• 2 eggs

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Combine water, sugar, and yeast and set aside.
2. Mix buttermilk, salt, 4 C. flour, baking powder, and baking soda together in a large bowl and beat well.
3. Add oil, eggs and yeast mixture and beat well.
4. Add enough flour and mix well to form a very soft, sticky dough, ~4 C.
5. Refrigerate in an oiled bowl overnight, covered.
6. Roll out on floured board to 1/4 inch and cut into squares with a pizza cutter.
7. Deep fry in hot oil about 30 seconds per side.

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