My Mammies Homemade Scones

2 pkgs. dry yeast
1/2 c. warm (not hot) water
1 tsp. sugar
1 c. mashed potatoes
3 tbsp. sugar
1 stick butter
1 tsp. salt
2 c. scalded milk (cool to lukewarm)
2 eggs, beaten
7 c. flour
Deep hot fat for frying

Soften yeast in 1/2 cup warm water and 1 teaspoon sugar.

In large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, 3 tablespoons sugar, butter, salt, milk, eggs, softened yeast and 2 cups flour. Mix thoroughly and let rise 1 hour.

Stir mixture down and add remainder flour, about 5 cups. Knead for several minutes. Place in greased bowl. Cover and let rise 1 hour.

Roll out on lightly floured surface to 3/4 inch thickness. Cut into strips, squares or rounds; let rise until light and fluffy, about 20 minutes. Fry in hot deep fat at 375 degrees until golden brown on both sides.