1/3 cup water
1 3/4 to 2 cups flour
1/3 cup sourdough starter
1/4 cup powdered milk
1 teaspoon honey
Vegetable oil for frying
2 packages yeast
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1 egg

Add water to yeast. Stir, proof 10 minutes. Add flour, sugar and sourdough starter. Mix thoroughly. Add butter, milk, egg and honey. Knead dough on slightly floured board. Shape into rectangle and cut into 2-inch triangles. Roll into circles and flatten to 1/2-inch. Allow to rise until tripled in bulk.

Heat oil to 350 degrees F. Drop scones into hot oil and fry until golden brown on all sides.

Makes 6 to 12 scones.