German Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in warm water.
2. 2
   Add 1 tablespoon of sugar.
3. 3
   In a large mixing bowl, pour boiling water over Crisco, remaining sugar and salt.
4. 4
   Stir to melt Crisco.
5. 5
   Add eggs, yeast mixture and 2 cups of the flour.
6. 6
   Beat until smooth.
7. 7
   Stir in remaining flour.
8. 8
   Let rise 1 hour at room temperature; stir down.
9. 9
   Refrigerate 1 hour. Roll out 1/4 of the dough into an 8 x 12-inch rectangle.
10. 10
    Cut in 2-inch squares.
11. 11
    Fry a few at a time in hot, deep Crisco at 350° for 1 minute on each side.
12. 12
    Drain.
13. 13
    Serve warm with jam.
14. 14
    Repeat with remaining dough.
15. 15
    Unused dough may be stored in the refrigerator.
16. 16
    Yields 8 dozen.