Scones

Scones

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 1/3 c
• salt - 1 tsp
• flour - 6 c
• baking powder - 1 tsp
• baking soda - 1/2 tsp
• shortening - 1/2 c
• warm water - 1/2 c
• yeast - 1 Tbsp
• mashed potatoes - 1/2 c
• scalded milk - 2 c

How to make scones:

Mix potatoes, shortening and sugar and then add milk that has been cooled to lukewarm. Add yeast that has been dissolved in 1/2 cup warm water. Add dry ingredients and knead well. Dough will be sticky. Grease top of dough. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Roll out on floured surface, cut into squares and fry as usual.

Recipe categories: Breads, Quick breads, Scones.