Scones & Buttermilk Syrup

-Heather Starr Masten

Scones 1 pkg yeast 3 tsp sugar, divided ~6 cups flour 2 1/4 cups warm water, divided 2 tsp salt Butter In large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 tsp sugar in 1/4 cup water, let sit 10 minutes. Combine salt, remaining sugar and water. Add to yeast mixture. Add 3 cups of flour, beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. In a skillet melt some butter on medium heat. Pinch off 1 1/2 inch pieces of dough and flatten. Place in skillet, flipping when that side is golden. Repeat. Enjoy! Buttermilk Syrup 1 cup buttermilk 1 stick butter 1 tsp baking soda 2 cups sugar 2T white corn syrup (2tsp vanilla, reserve for end) Mix all ingredients (except for vanilla) and boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Use a large saucepan, this will bubble/foam up considerably larger than the initial liquid, then reduce back down. Add 2 tsp vanilla. Stir. Serve.