Scones

Ingredients:

5 c flour

1 pkg yeast (approx 2 1/2 tsp)

2 tsp baking powder

1 Tbsp (rounded) shortening

1 tsp salt

2 tsp sugar

1 3/4 c warm water (more or less)

Directions:

1. Combine in mixing bowl, flour, yeast, baking powder, salt, and sugar.

2. Cut in shortening to dry ingredients.

3. Stir in water, starting with 1 cup first and adding until the consistency of bread dough.

4. Set aside, covered, for 15-20 minutes.

5. Roll out and cut in squares.

6. Fry in oil until golden brown on both sides.

Makes: Depends on how large you cut them. 1 batch serves my family of 5 just fine.