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Golden fried Utah scones served with honey and powdered sugar.

Utah Scones

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 182 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1 cup whole milk warmed
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Honey, powdered sugar, or jam for serving

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and yeast.
    Sifting flour, sugar, and yeast into a large mixing bowl for Utah Scones.
  • Stir in the warmed milk and melted butter until a shaggy dough forms.
    Stirring warmed milk and melted butter into flour for Utah Scones.
  • Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently just until it comes together.
  • Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rest for 20 minutes to relax the gluten.
    Resting Utah Scones dough in a greased metal bowl, covered with a striped towel.
  • Heat 1 inch of vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F.
  • Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces, and shape each into a rough circle about 5 inches in diameter.
  • Fry the dough circles one at a time until puffed and golden brown, about 1 minute per side.
  • Transfer the fried scones to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Serve warm with a drizzle of honey, a sprinkle of powdered sugar, or your favorite jam.
    Golden Utah Scones drizzled with honey and powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Calories: 182kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 264mgFiber: 1g
Keyword breakfast, utah scones
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