FRIED BISCUITS

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Deep fried biscuits not for for dieters but delicious for breakfast or with soup. These can also be made ahead and reheated. Recipe source: Bon Appetit (July 1980)

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 22m

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 1/2 teaspoons yeast
2 cups warm milk
1/4 cup shortening (Crisco)
3 1/2-4 1/2 cups flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
oil (for deep frying)

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast in milk and let stand 10 minutes or until foamy.
  • Stir in shortening.
  • Gradually add flour, sugar and salt and mix until smooth.
  • Cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and let stand until doubled (2 hours).
  • On a floured board roll dough into rectangle 1/4 inch thick.
  • Heat oil in deep frying or large skillet to 375-degrees F.
  • Cut dough with biscuit cutter (or use a drinking glass) and drop a few at a time into the oil.
  • When biscuit is puffed and brown turn and brown other side.
  • Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  • These can be made ahead and reheated in a 200-degree oven for 5-10 minutes.

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