Scones

from the kitchen of  Patty
2 c scalded milk (add the following:)

1/2 c butter
1/2 c mashed potatoes
1/3 c sugar

Now cool the above mixture and in another bowl put:

1/2 c water
1 pkg yeast
Set aside for a few minutes.

4-5 c flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp soda

Dissolve yeast in warm water and add to the cooled milk, mashed potatoes, sugar and butter.
Stir in 2 cups of flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Beat with beaters, then add enough flour to make a soft dough.
Knead well and let rise. Punch down. Put in refrigerator overnight or chill.
Roll out about 1/2 inch thick and cut into strips and cut again. I use a pizza cutter. Let rise about an hour and fry in oil. Drain on paper towels. Serve with jam, syrup, honey butter or powder sugar.
Dough can be stored in refrigerator for a while and punched down each day.