Scones

• portions: 3-4 dozen

Ingrédients

2 packages dry yeast

¼ cup warm water

2 cups boiling water

⅓ cup sugar

2 tablespoons shortening

2 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon salt

2 eggs

5 cups flour

Instructions

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Mix boiling water, sugar, shortening, butter, and salt; cool. Add yeast mixture, eggs, and flour. Refrigerate overnight. Roll out dough, cut into squares, and let rise. Fry in hot oil until golden brown on both sides. Serve warm.