Dubiously Delectable Delights

Aunt Dee Ann’s Scones                 2 C. scalded milk          ½ C. shortening            3 eggs                 ½ C. sugar                        3 Tbsp. yeast                  1 tsp. salt                 ½ C. warm water         6 C. flour Dissolve yeast in water. Scald milk and add to the sugar; cool. Add beaten  eggs, salt, and yeast. Slowly add flour till soft dough forms; knead till elastic.  Let rise ½ hour. Roll out ½ of it ¼” thick and cut into triangles. Fry in oil  until brown on each side. Serve with butter, honey, jam, powdered sugar,  or peanut butter.