Family Tree Restaurant Scones

- Tara

1 1/2 C. very warm water
1/4 C. shortening
1 TBSP sugar
1/4 C. evaporated milk
2 TBSP yeast
1 tsp. salt

Mix above ingredients together, let stand for 5 minutes.
Add 3 C. Flour

Mix and knead until soft dough.
Cover and let rise for 20 minutes. Shape into scones and fry at 375 degrees.

These make great Navajo tacos!
And are wonderful served with honey butter, or sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon.