Buttermilk Scones

Name: Buttermilk Scones
Ingredients: 2 pkg. active dry yeast; 1/4 c. warm water; 1 qt. buttermilk, warmed; 2 Tbsp. sugar; 2 eggs; oil (for frying); 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 2 tsp. salt; 3 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 8 c. flour

11 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

2 pkg. active dry yeast
1/4 c. warm water
1 qt. buttermilk, warmed
2 Tbsp. sugar
2 eggs
oil (for frying)
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 tsp. salt
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
8 c. flour

Directions

1

Soften the yeast in warm water.
2

Pour warm buttermilk into a large warm bowl.
3

Add the sugar, eggs, oil, salt, baking powder and baking soda; mix well.
4

Add the softened yeast and mix.
5

Add 4 cups of flour and beat until smooth.
6

Add the remaining 4 cups of flour to make dough soft.
7

Cover; let the dough rise in a warm place about 1 hour or until double in bulk.
8

Punch the dough down to its original size.
9

Cover and refrigerate overnight.