Fried Scones from Crème Dela Crumb

 Ingredients

1 cup hot water

1 tablespoon active dry yeast
⅓ cup oil
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup sugar
3 ½ cups flour
1 egg - beaten
2 quarts oil - for frying

Instructions

• Mix 3 tablespoons of warm water with yeast adding a pinch of sugar. Set aside for 10 minutes (mixture will rise and foam).
  
• While yeast is rising, combine hot water, oil, salt, and sugar in a large bowl.
  
• Add egg to the yeast mixture and mix well. Add the egg/yeast mixture to the oil/sugar mixture. Stir well.
  
• Gradually add flour stirring well after each addition. Knead the dough as it stiffens until you get a doughy, elastic consistency ( about 5 minutes)
  
• Place dough in a well-greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Let dough rise for about 30 minutes or until double in size.
  

Frying Directions

• Line cooling racks or plates with paper towels. Fill a large sauce pan with 2 inches of oil and heat to 350-375 degrees Fahrenheit over medium-high heat.
  
• Meanwhile, punch down dough and divide into 12 balls. Roll out a piece of dough on a lightly floured surface into 1/4-inch thick circles or squares. Use your fingers to stretch out the balls of dough.
  
• Carefully place two or three balls of dough in the oil and fry until golden brown on each side (about 1-2 mins). Transfer to paper towels to drain. Repeat until the dough is all fried.
  
• Serve hot with honey butter, butter, syrup, or powdered sugar. Our favorite is honey and powdered sugar!