GERMAN SCONES (DEEP FRIED)

German Scones (deep fried) image

Provided by The Scone

Time 4h3m

Yield 2-3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 packages dry yeast (roughly 2 tablespoons)
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter
2 teaspoons salt
3 eggs, beaten
4 1/2 cups flour

Steps:

Dissolve yeast in warm water.
Add the 1 tablespoon sugar, and set aside.
Pour boiling water over the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, the margarine, and salt.
Add eggs, and stir well.
Then add in the yeast mixture, and 2 cups of the flour.
Beat with mixer until smooth.
Add the rest of the flour (2 1/2 cups).
Let rise for one hour, then refrigerate until cold.
(Note: can be refigerated overnight) Roll out very thin (about 1/4-inch) on floured surface, and cut into 3-inch squares.
Fry in hot oil until golden brown and puffy.
Serve with butter and honey, or coated with granulated sugar.