Mary's Fried Biscuits Recipe

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   After yeast has dissolved and set for 5 min, mix all ingredients together in the order they appear.

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   Reserve 1/2 c. flour to use while kneading.

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   Knead the dough for 5 min.

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   Let rise covered in a greased crock or possibly bowl in a hot place till double in bulk.

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   Punch down and knead again and let rise a second time in greased crock or possibly bowl till double in bulk.

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   Punch down and gently knead for 1 minute.

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   Spread dough out on floured board till 3/4 inch thick.

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   Cut with donut hole cutter or possibly with a 6-oz orange juice can into biscuits.

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   Have ready a deep fat fryer or possibly large saucepan with at least 3 inches of warm Crisco shortening.

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    Gently ease biscuits into warm oil, turning as they cook to insure even browning.

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    Remove biscuits when they are uniformly a medium brown.

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    Place in basket lined with absorbent toweling and keep hot.

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    Fry all of the biscuit cut outs in the same manner.

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    Serve hot with butter and apple butter.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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