Fried German Scones

2 pkg (2 Tbsp) dry yeast

½ cup water

1 Tbsp sugar

1 cup boiling water

½ cup sugar

½ cup butter

2 tsp salt

3 beaten eggs

4 ½ cup flour

honey butter

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar and set aside. Pour boiling water over ½ cup sugar, butter and salt. Add eggs and stir well. Add yeast and two cups of flour. Beat with mixer until smooth. Add rest of flour (2 ½ cups). Let rise for one hour, then refrigerate until cold (overnight). Roll out until very thin. Fry 3 inch scone in hot oil (about 350 degrees) until golden brown and puffy.

(ripped off from recipezaar.com)