THE NASHVILLE HOUSE FRIED BISCUITS

Steps:

• 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.