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["In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.", "Stir in other ingredients, and enough flour to form a soft dough.", "Knead lightly for 5 or 6 minutes then form into a ball.", "Let dough rise till doubled, 40 - 60 minutes.", "Punch down dough and turn out onto a lightly floured surface.", "Roll out to 1/2"" thickness and cut with 1 1/2"" biscuit cutter.", "Let biscuits rise for 15 - 20 minutes while frying oil/fat heats.", "Heat frying oil/fat to just over 350 degrees F.", "If fat is too hot, the biscuits will be soggy in the center.", "Drop biscuit into the hot fat, a few at a time.", "Fry for 1 or 2 minutes till golden on the bottom.", "Flip each biscuit over (if it doesn't flip by itself!) and fry until golden brown.", "Drain on absorbent paper.", "Cut a biscuit open to check for doneness, and adjust frying time if needed.", "Serve warm with lots of apple butter, to be authentic.", "These freeze well - just reheat wrapped in foil in a warm oven."]