Homemade Utah Scones

June 10, 2013

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Homemade Utah Scones: A plate-sized, golden-fried, puffy piece of greatness served up with honey butter, syrup, or powdered sugar.

1 cup water, hot
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1/3 cup oil or melted shortening
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
3 1/2 cups flour, sifted
1 egg, beaten
2 quarts frying oil (i.e., safflower or canola oil)

Mix 3 tablespoons of warm water with yeast adding a pinch of sugar. Set aside for 10 minutes for yeast to activate and foam. In the meantime, combine hot water, oil (or melted shortening), salt, and sugar...
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Nutritions

Calories
210

Sodium
201mg
8% DV

Fat
6g
10% DV

Protein
4g
9% DV

Carbs
32g
11% DV

Fiber
1g
6% DV