Fried Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 c. powdered milk (instant nonfat dry milk)
2 Tbsp. yeast
3/4 c. sugar
2 1/2 c. water, heated to 110~
3 Tbsp. oil
8 1/2 c. self-rising flour
shortening (for frying)

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine the powdered milk, yeast and the sugar.
In another bowl, mix the water and oil.
Add the liquids to the dry ingredients and mix well until no yeast lumps remain. Add flour, 1 cup at a time, stirring slowly.
After 5 cups are added, begin kneading in remaining flour, slowly, on a generously floured surface.
After all flour is added, continue kneading 5 minutes more.
Roll out dough in sections if necessary to 1/2-inch thick.
Keep surface floured.
Cut with a 2-inch biscuit cutter. Form scraps into a ball and re-roll and cut.
Place biscuits on a floured cookie sheet.
Let rise in a warm area for 1 hour.
Heat deep shortening to 350\u00b0.
Add biscuits without crowding.
When edges turn brown, turn once.
Biscuits cook quickly.
Remove with tongs.
Drain on paper towels.
Serve hot with apple butter. Makes 48.